Guardiola’s anger extended to the City manager substituting Sane at half-time and bringing on right-back Kyle Walker to replace him for the start of the second half. City face Arsenal in the league at the Emirates Stadium tonight when victory would move them 16 points clear at the top. Guardiola had claimed earlier in the season that Sane did not do enough in pre-season to warrant a starting place at the beginning of the campaign. Those sentiments were echoed by City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who claimed it was imperative Sane kept a “clear mind” in order to realise his vast potential. “I think it’s not going to happen [City asking him to stop wearing the ribbon] but if they say that, I am going to accept that,” he said.

Source: Irish Independent March 01, 2018 07:41 UTC