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Two full backs will be on Guardiola's shopping list next summer

Pep Guardiola is a perfectionist. And as thrilling as Manchester City were going forward against West Ham, he could not hide his frustration when the ball was at the other end.

Both Pablo Zabaleta and Gael Clichy sparked exasperated responses from the manager after failing to play the ball out of defence.

The full back areas were identified as in need of address this summer - but with so many incomings in his first transfer window, Guardiola has opted to stick with what he’s got.

But come next summer, he is certain to refresh both sides of his defence.

Is this the most anticipated derby?

Well it’s the most anticipated derby since the last one...

But there is no denying that the eyes of the world will be watching when Guardiola and Jose Mourinho come face-to-face for the first time in their new jobs.

Both sides have looked impressive so far - it’s real ‘pick ‘em’ clash that could prove telling in the battle for the title.

Nolito has added a new dimension

While much of the talk has been about Raheem Sterling’s resurgence under Guardiola, Nolito has quietly been one of the players of the season so far.

He’s added a new dimension to City’s attack with his direct approach and speed of thought.

He does the simple things well and rarely makes the wrong decision.

West Ham simply couldn’t handle him and at £13.8m he looks like a bargain.

Bad news for Toure

Guardiola says he is happy to keep Yaya Toure at the club - even praising the Ivorian’s attitude so far this season.

But his omission from the matchday squad against West Ham doesn’t bode well.

Considering new signings Ilkay Gundogan and Leroy Sane are still to play a part - while Vincent Kompany is also returning from injury - Toure looks set for a frustrating campaign on the fringes of the action.

Will he be happy with that?

Unlikely.

Bravo free to take the No1 shirt

City’s new signing Claudio Bravo is still to be assigned a shirt number - and his absence from the squad against West Ham avoided a potentially awkward situation.

It is assumed he will be given the No1 shirt - but with Joe Hart still at the club, it would have been something of a snub to the England man to take the shirt off his back.

Hart is considering a loan move to Torino and is expected to leave before the transfer window closes on Wednesday.

By the time Bravo is ready to make his debut, the No1 shirt should be available.