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Pep Guardiola has called for Manchester City to deal with Young Boys\u2019 artificial pitch (Martin Rickett\/PA)<\/p>\n

Asked why, Guardiola said: \u201cBecause 99.9 per cent of the teams who play in a high level play on grass, otherwise UEFA and FIFA would decide to play on artificial pitches. It\u2019s common sense, I would say.\u201d<\/p>\n

City go into their third match in Group G looking to maintain their 100 per cent record after victories over Red Star Belgrade and RB Leipzig.<\/p>\n

Victory in their back-to-back games against Young Boys, who travel to the Etihad Stadium next month, could see City qualify for the knockout stages with two matches to spare.<\/p>\n

City have no fresh injury concerns, with long-term casualty Kevin De Bruyne their only notable absentee.<\/p>\n

Guardiola also played down concerns about the form of Jack Grealish, who is taking time to get back to his best after a month out with a dead leg.<\/p>\n

The City boss said: \u201cI don\u2019t have one doubt about Jack and his quality and what he has done for us since he arrived, especially last season. I\u2019m calm and confident. He is an incredibly important player for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

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