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Manchester Evening News
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Simon Bajkowski

Man City boss Pep Guardiola sends Kalvin Phillips message ahead of Leeds United reunion

Pep Guardiola has told Kalvin Phillips to be prepared to contribute to the end of Manchester City's season as the Blues aim for an historic Treble.

Wednesday's win over West Ham brings the side to within nine matches of winning the biggest three competitions on offer to Premier League sides, and City can move closer to one of those trophies by beating Phillips' old side Leeds on Saturday. Whether he is on the pitch against his former club remains to be seen though.

Phillips has struggled to make an impact all year since his £45m switch from Elland Road, and was an unused substitute in the reverse fixture having been left out of City's previous match after Guardiola branded him 'overweight' following his return from the World Cup. His only two starts of the season have both come in cup competitions, with 38 minutes the most he has played in a league game.

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