With deadline day approaching on Monday 3 February, we have already added three players to our squad this month.
Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis have bolstered the backline, while Omar Marmoush is another exciting option at the top end of the pitch.
After suffering multiple injuries and a difficult run of form through November and December, Guardiola says City brought the players in for sustained long term success.
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He also added our historic triumphs of recent seasons have provided the means to make new additions.
Speaking in his press conference on Friday after this weekend’s crunch Premier League trip to Arsenal, he was asked specifically about why City targeted Marmoush.
“The Club decided to bring in extra an player in the final third with talent, scoring, running, assists, set pieces,” he replied.
“I think except for Aymeric Laporte, we never went to winter transfer. Always we want to go to the end but it’s an exceptional situation, this season is exceptional for many things. We should intervene to finish the season as best as possible.
“Players don’t come for six months, they come for four, five, six years if everything is going well. That’s why we went there. Financially we are stable from last seasons, now we are in net profit for the past five seasons.
“Financially the club has moved well in the last five years, in terms of sales and players making an incredible performance to win what we won.”
Watch the full open section of the press conference above...
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Minute-by-minute text updates will begin in our Matchday Centre two hours before kick-off, while our Matchday Live show will begin at around 15:15 (UK).
Paul Dickov and John Hartson will be the guests on the latest Matchday Live show, offering their expert insight before, during and after the action.
During the game you can also listen to live audio commentary from Alistair Mann and Michael Brown while our text commentary continues.
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