straight to your inboxManchester City will head into the Manchester derby in their best rhythm of the season, according to Pep Guardiola.
The Blues, similar to neighbours Manchester United, have had a difficult start with injuries and Covid adding to the problems for a depleted squad that barely had a break between seasons.
But with more players returning to full fitness in recent weeks they have shown more evidence of the side that won back-to-back Premier League titles in 2018 and 2019.
Wins over Burnley and Fulham have lifted Guardiola's team up the table - a point behind United ahead of the first derby of the season and four points off the top with a game in hand.And with four successive clean sheets in all competitions and top spot.
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