Pep Guardiola’s team continued to showcase their dominance with a demolition of Premier League new boys Ipswich Town.
1. Ageing Like Fine Wine
Kevin De Bruyne is one of the best players in the world and continues to maintain his outstanding form over an extended period. Since joining Etihad in 2015, the Belgian playmaker has significantly improved the club’s number of assists and goals.
At 33 years old, De Bruyne still delivers impressive performances. His goal and assist in the recent match further reaffirm his elite status.
2. Perfect Record
Erling Haaland has shattered numerous records since arriving in England, and this season, the Norwegian striker delivered another explosive performance.
With a hat-trick against Ipswich Town on Saturday, Haaland achieved another impressive statistic. This hat-trick means he has now scored against all 23 Premier League teams he has faced.
The club’s predecessor and legend, Sergio Aguero, also came close to this feat, having only failed to score against Bolton Wanderers during his 10 years in the Premier League.
3. Gundogan’s Return
Manchester City fans were delighted to see their former treble-winning captain return to the Etihad Stadium. Ilkay Gundogan came on as a substitute for Savinho and was greeted with a warm reception from the stands.
Despite having signed just a day earlier, Gundogan’s understanding of the game allowed him to quickly integrate and make an impact.
4. Depth of Squad
Manchester City has been dealing with injuries, which have affected squad depth in recent seasons.
For example, Rodri’s absence last year led to frequent dropped points, but this issue hasn’t impacted them similarly this season. Even with Rodri still missing and Mateo Kovacic, his temporary replacement, also injured, Pep Guardiola managed adeptly by using John Stones as a defensive midfielder. With Gundogan still available, City feels relatively secure regarding their squad depth.
5. Impact of New Signing
Pep Guardiola has lost several talented wingers with the departures of Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling, and Riyad Mahrez.
The Catalan coach has been searching for another name to provide fresh energy on the wings, and Savinho seems to be the answer. After impressive performances against Manchester United in the Community Shield and Chelsea in the first round, the Brazilian was given another opportunity and quickly made an impact with an assist. Despite being new to Etihad, Savinho has already earned Pep’s trust.
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