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Published on 2024-02-01 10:00:00
Pep Guardiola has expressed uncertainty about Manchester City’s Premier League title race hopes after 20 games this season.
The Etihad outfit secured a 3-1 victory against Burnley in the Premier League on Wednesday evening, with Erling Haaland returning to the team and Kevin De Bruyne making his first start since August.
Julian Alvarez scored twice, and a early second-half goal from Rodri secured a fourth consecutive win for the Blues in the Premier League. This win kept them within reach of league leaders Liverpool, despite having a game in hand.
Manchester City is once again in a strong position to win a record fourth consecutive Premier League title, but they will have to compete against a resilient Liverpool side that has not lost in the competition since September.
Guardiola, speaking after the match against Burnley, remained pragmatic about his team’s prospects in the Premier League title race, stating, “I don’t know, we are there. What is important is that we are there.”
Guardiola acknowledged the importance of the first part of the season with a high volume of games and emphasized the need to avoid dropping points against quality teams like Arsenal and Liverpool.
With a focus on taking it one game at a time, Guardiola emphasized the toughness of the upcoming match against Brentford, a team that City struggled against in previous seasons.
Despite Guardiola’s success in previous title races, Liverpool’s announcement of Jurgen Klopp’s departure in 2023/24 season could give the Reds an emotional edge in the competition.
Manchester City’s next match is against Brentford, a team that has only secured one win in their last five outings.
In summary, Guardiola’s cautious approach to the title race reflects the competitive nature of the Premier League this season.
With the continued challenge from Liverpool and other top teams, Manchester City will need to maintain focus and consistency in their pursuit of a fourth consecutive title.
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