Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku should be automatic starters for

With a five-year undefeated run at stake, Pep Guardiola called for two players off the bench who are now making a compelling case to be automatic starters for Manchester City’s strongest team.

Manchester City's Jeremy Doku (right) celebrates with Julian Alvarez after scoring their side's third goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group G match at the Red Bull Arena, Leipzig.

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Manchester City's Julian Alvarez (right) celebrates with Manchester Jeremy Doku after scoring their side's second goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group G match at the Red Bull Arena

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Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates with his teammate Jeremy Doku after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League group G soccer match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig

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