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Pep Guardiola keeps his Manchester City squad in Wales to train as they look to continue unbeaten start to the season

City boss decides against 460-mile round trip in build-up to facing Swansea for second time in four days

geoff sweet

Published: 17:44, 22 Sep 2016
Updated: 11:51, 23 Sep 2016

MANCHESTER CITY are staying in Wales in the build-up to a second match at Swansea in four days.

Pep Guardiola's men won Wednesday's EFL Cup tie 2-1 and have been limbering up at Dragon Park, Newport, for Saturday's Premier League clash.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola addresses the team before training — Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola addresses the team before trainingCredit: PA:Press Association Images

Guardiola watches over Sergio Aguero in training — Guardiola watches over Sergio Aguero in trainingCredit: PA:Press Association Images

Raheem Sterling prepares to challenge David Silva — Raheem Sterling prepares to challenge David SilvaCredit: PA:Press Association Images

Guardiola decided against a 460-mile round trip and booked into the five-star Celtic Manor complex, home of the 2010 Ryder Cup.

Guardiola's co-assistant Mikel Arteta was behind the idea.

He worked to become a certified coach at Dragon Park and helped negotiate use of the resources with Wales Football Trust.

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Guardiola is a stickler for attention to detail and is focusing on creating a 'good regeneration' for his players.

Unbeaten City head the Premier League and will be confident of another three points at the Liberty Stadium.

Keeper Claudio Bravo during a training exercise — Keeper Claudio Bravo during a training exerciseCredit: PA:Press Association Images

Aguero and Nicholas Otamendi get stuck in — Aguero and Nicholas Otamendi get stuck inCredit: PA:Press Association Images

Francesco Guidolin's struggling Swansea side earned a draw against Chelsea at the Liberty but his job is reportedly under threat as the Welsh side look to thwart City.

Happily for City, Celtic Manor itself in only a one-hour drive away from Swansea so the trip should not be overly taxing.

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