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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said their Premier League clash at Brighton on Thursday night will be a \u201ctough test\u201d.<\/p>\n

City have to win at the Amex to keep pace with title rivals Arsenal and Liverpool.<\/p>\n

The champions are trailing the Gunners by four points and are one point behind the Reds.<\/p>\n

However, they have two outstanding fixtures, starting with the trip to Brighton.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday is one of the toughest games of the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cBrighton away if you put in my calendar is always one of the toughest ones for the way they play.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy admiration for Roberto de Zerbi is growing every season. Facing his side is harder.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey have had a lot of problems. Important players were sold. They lost Colwill, Mac Allister, Caicedo\u2026 all very important players and they have had a lot of injuries.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey played in more competitions [but] the way they play always is there,\u201d Guardiola told reporters.<\/p>\n

EPL: \u2018Tough test\u2019 \u2013 Guardiola warns Man City players ahead of Brighton trip<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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