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Manchester City scrap friendly against Troyes in France due to Covid travel rules meaning Pep Guardiola's side will play just TWO warm-up games before they begin their Premier League title defence at Tottenham next month

Manchester City's planned pre-season friendly at sister club Troyes later this month has been cancelled due to coronavirus travel restrictions affecting France.

The scrapping of the July 31 fixture leaves Pep Guardiola's side with just two other games, including the Community Shield against Leicester, before they begin their Premier League title defence at Tottenham on August 15.

The club say they have no plans to replace the friendly with another pre-season fixture.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will have just two games to help prepare for new season

City cancelled the game after this week's tightening of quarantine rules for travellers returning from France, by the UK government, made it impractical to proceed.