Pep Guardiola 'concerned' after seeing strikers waste chances against Everton

Guardiola plans to unleash Raheem Sterling as a No 10 against Bournemouth

City are still pushing for Alexis Sanchez but Guardiola refuses to discuss pursuit

Bournemouth vs Manchester City: Team news, kick-off time, probable line-ups

Pep Guardiola is concerned at Manchester City's profligacy, with Raheem Sterling set for a central role on Saturday in a clear message to his misfiring strikers.

Guardiola is worried the many missed opportunities against Everton are a repeat of the problems he endured last year.

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'I'm concerned,' Guardiola said. 'It's a little bit like last season. We are going to try to find the chance to be confident, and one day it is going to click.'

Raheem Sterling will start up front against Bournemouth following his goal against Everton

Guardiola plans to unleash Sterling — who rescued a point against Everton off the bench — at Bournemouth this time.

'Since the pre-season game against Real Madrid he has played more as a No 10, behind the striker. He is so dangerous in that position,' Guardiola said.

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Guardiola admits he is concerned with the amount of chances his strikers are wasting

Guardiola has been impressed with Sterling since his move to a central role behind the striker

City are still pushing to sign Arsenal's £50million-rated Alexis Sanchez before the transfer window shuts in a bid to correct their attacking ills.

Guardiola said: 'Alexis is an Arsenal player. You have to ask Alexis. He's a player and the other clubs have to talk about it. Normally I don't talk about players from other clubs.'

City are expecting to conclude a £25million deal for West Brom's central defender Jonny Evans as Guardiola searches for added options at the back.