Manchester weather in downtown Philly

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Arrived in Philadelphia from Miami in the early hours of this morning and isn't it just typical - it's raining and it's gloomy.

The journalists that have travelled over from Manchester and the City team will feel right at home.

Cooler temperatures than the balmy 30C of Florida will come as a welcome to Erling Haaland and the squad, who play their tournament opener at 12pm local time on Wednesday against Wydad AC of Morocco.

Before that, we will speak to boss Pep Guardiola for the first time on this trip as he previews the game at 18:45 local time (23:45 BST).

Will Rodri get a start? Will the new signings get thrown in? And what of the futures of Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker?

We will find out when the Spaniard faces the cameras later today.