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Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City will have to sign a top striker to replace Sergio Aguero... as he accepts he 'cannot deny' Romelu Lukaku's danger ahead of meeting with Chelsea and nemesis Thomas Tuchel

Daily Mail | September 24, 2021

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Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester do not possess a 'weapon' like Romelu Lukaku – and believes his bosses know they must sign a striker next summer.

City failed to replace Sergio Aguero ahead of this season as Tottenham stood firm in keeping hold of Harry Kane, and Guardiola is likely to continue deploying false nines.

On Saturday they face a Chelsea team boasting new £97.5million front man Lukaku, with the clubs' difference in goalscoring options potentially the ultimate difference in the title race.

Pep Guardiola (L) is preparing to face familiar counterpart Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge
The City boss has discussed the challenges of dealing without a striker like Romelu Lukaku (C)

'There are two options that we have right now: complaining or say we have exceptional players,' Guardiola said.

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