Pep Guardiola’s team will be heading to Kenilworth Road on Tuesday, February 27th, with the match scheduled to start at 8:00 PM (UK time). A victory for City in this game would secure their advancement to the quarter-finals, following closely behind a hard-earned win against Bournemouth in the Premier League just over 72 hours prior. Phil Foden’s decisive goal scored on the rebound, proved pivotal at the Vitality Stadium as City moved within one point of the league’s summit. With an unbeaten streak of 17 matches across all competitions since early December 2023, Guardiola’s squad faces a demanding fixture schedule ahead.
Given the rigorous calendar, prioritizing rest and recuperation becomes paramount as City reмɑιns engaged on multiple fronts in the 2023/24 season. Players who participated in the encounter against Bournemouth have been diligently working in the gym to ensure they maintain peak physical condition ahead of Tuesday’s encounter. Meanwhile, the rest of the squad has been engaged in training sessions on the pitch, fine-tuning their skills and readiness for what promises to be a challenging match against the Hatters.
