LONDON — Manchester City’s Domestic Winning Streak Begins
Manchester City’s domestic winning streak usually begins around this time of year, as the season enters its final third and the title race heats up. This year, their streak started with a 3-1 win against Everton after returning from the Club World Cup. Since then, City has been unstoppable, winning their last nine games, including five in the Premier League, making it the longest active winning streak in Europe’s top five leagues.
Air of Inevitability
At some point, City’s winning streak starts to feel inevitable. This weekend, Liverpool’s draw against Arsenal gave City a narrow window of opportunity to close the gap. Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool’s manager, admitted that he expects City to win every game, a sentiment shared by many. City entered Monday’s clash with two games in hand on Liverpool, and despite Brentford being one of the few teams to defeat them last season, Guardiola remained confident.
Foden’s Influence
Phil Foden, having a remarkable season, took charge of the game against Brentford. His two goals showcased his versatility and talent, while his third completed his hat trick and sealed another victory for City. Guardiola praised Foden’s impact, highlighting his goal-scoring ability and aggressive play. Foden’s love for the game and his amateur-like approach have made him an exceptional player.
The Title Race
With City now within two points of leaders Liverpool and a game in hand, their focus shifts to the title race. They have a run of four games against bottom-half opposition, and history suggests they are more than capable of pulling off another win streak. In 2021, they went on a 21-game winning run, and last season they had a 10-game winning streak on their way to the Treble. This season, their goal is to become the first team to win the Premier League four times in a row.
Manchester City’s winning streak has begun, and now they must maintain their momentum to secure another title.