Pep Guardiola’s players show their rugged side to bring Terriers to heel | Paul Doyle


Huddersfield provide spirited test but Manchester City display strength of character, exemplified by Raheem Sterling’s relentless running, to win 2-1

After Manchester City won 3-2 at West Bromwich Albion four weeks ago, the home team’s then-manager, Tony Pulis, was asked whether he thought Pep Guardiola’s fearsome side could go through the whole season unbeaten. “They’ve got to be fortunate with injuries and the bounce of the ball,” Pulis replied before adding that it would be interesting to see how City’s away form holds up as winter rolls in. “You saw what happened to Manchester United when they went to Huddersfield and it was wet and windy,” he warned.

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