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‘Overthinking it again’? Man City boss Guardiola raises eyebrows as Sterling starts UCL final while Chelsea get Kante boost
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has opted for out-of-form Raheem Sterling to start the Champions League final while rivals Chelsea will have both Edouard Mendy and N’Golo Kante in their line-up after they won fitness battles.
City and Chelsea meet at Estadio do Dragao in Porto in the third ever all-English Champions League final on Saturday night.
The London club are hunting a second title in the competition while their Manchester rivals are chasing a first ever title at this level in what will be their maiden appearance in the European club showpiece.
Fervent debate has erupted before a ball has even been kicked in Portugal after City boss Guardiola raised eyebrows with his team selection – more specifically the inclusion of winger Sterling.
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