""Imagine if one player arrives three kilos heavier," hypothesised the exacting Spaniard. "He will stay in Manchester - he will not travel to Nottingham.""
""We have faced each other many, many times," he said. "It's lovely to see him and I'm happy he's at a big club like [Forest].""
""I don't mind them having a Christmas dinner - why not?" asked Dyche, pointing to his head while discussing his squad. "Sometimes the psychology is as important as anything with athletes. "Within reason, I want them to enjoy their Christmas Day. I certainly do, it's a big part of their lives.""
Pep Guardiola warned of strict consequences for players who overindulge at Christmas, saying any player arriving heavier would be left in Manchester and not travel to Nottingham. Guardiola prepares to face Sean Dyche for the first time since Dyche became Nottingham Forest head coach, noting mutual history and expressing approval of Dyche’s appointment. Manchester City can move top of the Premier League with a win and favorable Arsenal results. Nottingham Forest aim for mid-table security after mixed recent form. Dyche supports players enjoying Christmas within reason and stresses the psychological importance for athletes. Several Forest and City players are unavailable due to AFCON call-ups and injuries.
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