Pep Guardiola's 'crazy' Bukayo Saka request revealed by Man City star following Arsenal clash

Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has revealed that the craziest thing Pep Guardiola has asked him to do is play as a full-back against Arsenal wingerBukayo Saka. It came during an intense clash between the two sides in February, where the Premier League title was firmly on the line.

The Gunners led the way for the majority of the campaign, growing confident that a push to be crowned champions was coming as each week passed. A slow start for serial winners City, as well as distractions from other competitions, meant there was a real chance to do something special.

Then came an almighty drop in form over the final few months, where injuries to William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu proved costly when it came to maintaining the usual style of play. Disappointing results against the likes of Southampton and Nottingham Forest saw the grip on the title loosen until it was out of their hands.

Guardiola was typically flawless in the final run of matches, ensuring his side had all of the momentum necessary to bring home a third consecutive Premier League. There was palpable disappointment for a young Arsenal side that were on the verge of cementing greatness, but their day could still be yet to come.

However, when reflecting upon it, the matches with City themselves seemed crucial as victories in both would've brought the title to north London instead. There were chances in the February clash at the Emirates, but it ended in a 3-1 defeat that would prove costly in the end.

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One area that was fruitful in the clash was on the wings, where Saka had to take on