Manchester City is amidst a remarkable season, poised for a potential back-to-back treble, an unprecedented feat. However, achieving this goal won’t come easy, especially with the intense competition in the Premier League title race. Pep Guardiola’s squad finds themselves locked in a tight battle with Liverpool and Arsenal.
Currently trailing the top two teams by just one point, City faces a crucial opportunity to surpass Arsenal in the standings during their upcoming clash on Sunday, a match of immense significance.
Having suffered defeat against Arsenal earlier in the season, City anxiously awaits the fitness status of five key players leading up to the match.
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Cesc Fabregas says £50m Man City player is impossible to dominate
Cesc Fabregas emphasized the pivotal role played by a specific Manchester City player within the team dynamics.
Following their triumphant Treble conquest last season, Pep Guardiola’s squad is fervently vying to reclaim their trio of trophies.
Amidst the pivotal juncture of their campaign, a seasoned pundit and former elite-level player, boasting experience under Guardiola’s tutelage, has imparted insights regarding one of City’s present stalwarts, well-versed in the art of clinching significant silverware.
Fabregas says one Man City player is so important
During a recent installment of Planet Premier League, Fabregas shared his thoughts on Kyle Walker, expressing, “In those instances, they slip away from you; they excel in transition.”
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Tim Sherwood shares who he reckons will win the PL title – Arsenal or Man City
Tim Sherwood has weighed in on the Premier League title race between Arsenal and Manchester City. Currently, City trail Arsenal by just one point, but they have a game in hand. Following their recent 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, City now have only four matches left in the season. As the race heats up, Sherwood, a pundit well-versed in Premier League triumphs, has offered his insights on this crucial battle at the summit.
Sherwood drops title verdict
In a recent video posted on the Premier League website, Sherwood shared his thoughts on how he believes the rest of the title race will unfold.
He stated, “I anticipate Arsenal winning their last three matches, but I doubt it will suffice. My prediction is that Man City will clinch victories in their final four games.”
Sherwood added, “While Tottenham historically poses a challenge for Man City, judging from their performance today [in the 3-2 loss to Arsenal], if they afford City the same opportunities, they’ll be vulnerable to exploitation.”
Manchester City boasts a record of 24 wins, seven draws, and three losses in their 34 league matches, scoring 82 goals and conceding 32.
In contrast, Arsenal has secured victory in 25 out of 35 games, with five draws and five losses, tallying 85 goals scored and 28 conceded.
City need to be perfect to win the title
As Sherwood highlighted, one of City’s upcoming challenges involves a trip to north London to face Tottenham Hotspur among their remaining four fixtures.
Thankfully for City, they dispelled their previous struggles at this venue by securing a 1-0 victory against Ange Postecoglou’s side in the FA Cup earlier this season.
Moreover, City possesses the experience of closing out Premier League campaigns with a string of victories, a crucial factor, as Sherwood pointed out, if they aim to claim another trophy.
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Manchester City met with one agent of Kylian Mbappe
There have been bold assertions that one of Kylian Mbappe’s agents held a meeting with Manchester City officials a day before the French superstar reportedly informed Paris Saint-Germain of his intention to leave on a free transfer this summer. While speculation surrounds Mbappe’s next destination, with Real Madrid frequently mentioned, an unexpected claim by Cadena SER suggests that an agent of Mbappe was seen in Manchester meeting with City officials in an informal capacity.
This meeting allegedly occurred on Monday, just before Mbappe’s announcement to PSG. The representative, one of three for Mbappe, reportedly engaged with various City officials, even catching the attention of some City players. Interestingly, another representative, a childhood friend of Mbappe, attended Real Madrid’s Champions League game against RB Leipzig in the VIP area.
Despite the intriguing speculation, the likelihood of Manchester City signing Kylian Mbappe appears slim. City, equipped with Erling Haaland, may not have a pressing need for Mbappe. While the Frenchman could be available on a free transfer, the presence of Haaland, a formidable talent in his own right and a potential rival for the Ballon d’Or, raises doubts about Mbappe’s inclination to join City. Previous claims that City’s owners desired Mbappe to play alongside Haaland seem implausible.
Given Mbappe’s outstanding reputation and the long-standing speculation linking him with Real Madrid, it remains a logical choice for the French forward. Real Madrid, despite performing well without him, may still seek a replacement for Karim Benzema. The possibility of City pursuing Mbappe only arises if Haaland were to be sold, a scenario that currently appears unlikely.
