Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will be suspended for two matches after accumulating six yellow cards, adding to the pressure at the top of the Premier League The ban will see him absent from the touchline for the upcoming league fixture against West Ham and the FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool Under rules updated for the 2025-26 season, a six-caution accumulation results in a two-match suspension, which applies to league and FA Cup games but not European competitions
Simultaneously, pressure is mounting at the bottom of the table in the Premier League relegation battle Former manager Tony Pulis, reflecting on his career, notes that managing in these high-stakes situations requires a strong mindset and the ability to convince players of a clear methodology He emphasises that good leaders must provide crucial support to players during the difficult final games of a season when a club's top-flight status is on the line
In other league news, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended his team's corner-kick tactics, which have seen them score a record-equalling 16 goals from set pieces this season Responding to criticism, Arteta rejected suggestions that his players use illegal blocking techniques, attributing the "noise" to his side's efficiency As clubs navigate these various pressures, injury updates and team news remain critical for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers ahead of the latest round of fixtures
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