Guardiola expects Man City to be pitch perfect against Fulham

City, bidding for an unprecedented fourth successive English title, are renowned for a possession-based passing game suited to the slick, watered surfaces they are guaranteed at their Etihad Stadium home. City manager Guardiola said his side benefited from a slower pitch when they won at Nottingham Forest last month because it led to the home team missing several excellent chances. But many observers interpreted the Spaniard's words as a slight dig at Forest for not preparing a pitch conducive...