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Since they already won the league long ago before the final match day, personally, I see no reason why need to risk themselves to injury since they've already won it. Had it been they were gunning for a record breaking point of 101 points then they would have gone for it. Talking about Pep, I think his already made four signings already in this transfer window. I think his coming to compete for the trophy with Liverpool this time around since he missed out last season.
Liverpool broke Man City dominance in the last four years in a very extraordinary way, it must be admitted, Arne Slot managed to prove his quality and the support of the players to win the EPL title in his first season. His success in securing the trophy before the final match gave Arne Slot plenty of options, he preferred to rotate to give enough playing time to the reserves.
Man City have successfully recruited four new players before the Club World Cup was held, an investment of around €130 million made by Man City certainly wants to maintain momentum in the competition in the following season. Guardiola has been aware of the major weaknesses in his squad so he has moved quickly to plug any holes to maintain stability in his squad.