Man City are UCL favourites ‘at every stage’ as Guardiola has ‘eradicated complacency’

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Published on 2024-02-12 11:26:22

Joleon Lescott, a former defender for Manchester City, believes that the club is the favorite in this year’s Champions League at every stage. According to Lescott, this is due to Pep Guardiola eradicating any complacency in the team that he has built.

Last season, City won the Champions League for the first time in their history, as part of a treble-winning season, where they also won the Premier League and FA Cup. This season, they breezed through the round of 16 without dropping a single point in the group stage. Lescott is confident that they will continue their winning streak when they face Copenhagen in the next round.

Lescott believes that City has the potential to push aside any team they face until at least the semi-finals. He attributes their success to their ability to average two goals a game and maintain a high level of performance throughout each match.

Lescott also credits Guardiola for instilling a culture of not letting up at any time, which has minimized their struggles in the knockout stages. He points out that there is no weakened team in the squad, and complacency has been eradicated, making them super-efficient and confident in their abilities.

City’s dominance was evident in last season’s Champions League when they defeated RB Leipzig 7-0 in the second leg of the round of 16, after drawing 1-1 in the first leg. Lescott believes that City’s ruthless streak makes them very hard to beat, and if they continue to play with the same intensity as last season, winning back-to-back Champions League trophies would not be a surprise.

In conclusion, Lescott’s analysis of Manchester City’s current form and their prospects in the Champions League reflects his confidence in the team’s ability to maintain their winning record and achieve success in the competition.

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