Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola celebrates after Manchester City's Julian Alvarez scored his side's opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Photo: AP
Guardiola is resuming his duties after three weeks away, with City confirming his return on Wednesday.
Assistant coach Juanma Lillo has been in charge since the 52-year-old Guardiola traveled to Spain for the procedure.
In Guardiola’s absence, City beat Sheffield United and Fulham to maintain the 100% start to its Premier League title defense. City’s squad is beginning to gather following the international break.
City returns to Premier League action Saturday at West Ham before its defense of the Champions League begins at home against Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday.
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