Get the biggest City transfer window stories, pre-season news and updates delivered straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has questioned why managers are even needed in pre-season as he lamented the lack of time he's had with his senior Manchester City stars this summer.
City cruised to a 4-1 victory over Blackpool on Tuesday thanks to goals from Samuel Edozie, Riyad Mahrez and an Ilkay Gundogan brace to keep their 100 per cent pre-season record intact.
Yet, despite the stellar form, Guardiola was in a subdued mood after the match due to the limited time he's had to prepare his team for the forthcoming season.
Due to several of the Blues' key players having extended breaks after competing in either this summer's European Championship or
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