Manchester City is gradually showing its “scary” image like last season, with Pep Guardiola’s team having a favorable start to 2024 due to many factors such as form, spirit and especially love. force formation.
Before the Citizens traveled to Saudi Arabia for the FIFA Club World Cup last month, they were falling slightly behind in the Premier League title race, culminating in a bitter 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace in round 17 of the Premier League right at Etihad’s home field.
Man City had a pretty big gap from the top of the table in their return after being crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions. In the end, that did not come true and Pep Guardiola’s team won back-to-back Premier League wins to close 2023 in third place, five points off Liverpool’s top spot but with a game in hand. in hand.
While some were quick to say that the Green Half of Manchester were in crisis, they are now back in good standing.
In particular, Man City did not see any stars leave the club to participate in the African Cup or Asian Cup while their opponents Liverpool will lose Mo Salah and Endo, with 7 possible absences above. every arena.
Pep Guardiola clearly will not be complacent and subjective because of the absence of some of his opponent’s stars. But with Salah’s important role, the Merseyside Red Devils will face a big challenge in attack. In addition, the fact that Man City players have recovered from injuries is another motivation towards a promising season for Man Green.
The great comeback
Kevin De Bruyne returned after a long layoff against Huddersfield in the FA Cup while Erling Haaland is almost ready to return to full fitness. This pair causes fear for every defense in Europe and their return is very timely, when Man City will usually accelerate and play very stably in the second half of the season.
No team or coach at the present time has the experience and know-how to quickly regain form like Man City and Pep Guardiola.
There will be many matches between now and the end of the season, but with a fit and classy squad, Man City will most likely scare Europe once again.