Like pulling teeth? Guardiola compares Manchester City’s Bournemouth trip to dentist visit

‘I often use it as an analogy for how difficult it is’ Andoni Iraola’s side unbeaten in 16 league matches Pep Guardiola has warned Manchester City that Tuesday’s trip to Bournemouth will be like visiting the dentist as he prepares for a game that will shape the destiny of the Premier League title. Bournemouth are si…
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