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Rico Lewis would be delighted that Pep Guardiola is handing him the chance to start week in, week out for Manchester City this season. Lewis will presumably be aware that once Kyle Walker is deemed fully match-fit, he will have a tough time keeping him out of the starting line-up. But as things stand, the £25,000-a-week man has grabbed his chances with both hands. Pep Guardiola lauded Lewis’ display and hailed him as an “exceptional player” as Manchester City dismantled Ipswich Town 4-1 on Saturday. The 19-year-old will be hoping to keep his place in City’s side against West Ham United. Agains…

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