Manchester City Record: Manchester City won the Premier League for the 5th time this season and owe their success to 5 key players.
Pep Guardiola’s men recorded yet another Premier League triumph, their 3rd in 4 seasons which creates a shift of power in Manchester.
Such has been the domination from City that ever since Sir Alex Ferguson left the Red Devils in 2013, Manchester City has always finished above their local rivals till date.
This season too, City has been miles ahead of the chasing pack and created their own niche with world-class performances and studied tactics.
It is to be noted that City were 8th placed in the League on New-Year’s day and has still won the title with 3 matches to spare.
This showcased their grit, passion and thirst to reclaim the crown from Liverpool.
There have been 5 players in particular, who have been the keys to success for Manchester City’s title triumph this season.
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KEVIN DE BRUYNE
The Belgium international rarely fails to disappoint and once again was Pep’s go-to-man this season.
De Bruyne’s strength, awareness and skills were on display as Man City fought their way back into the title race.
Kevin played 24 matches this season and scored 5 goals followed by 11 assists.
Apart from this, he was almost involved with key contributions every match.
De Bruyne was injured during the course of the season and at a crucial time.
Yet, on return the Belgium player continued where he left off and surged Manchester City’s push for the title.
He ensured City reclaimed their crown once again.
PHIL FODEN
The youngster has been the revelation for City this season. Phil Foden’s rise amongst the big boys was an eye-catching spectacle.
The hunger, desire, passion was always visible in the kid but his street-smart attitude followed by match-awareness made Foden a vital part of Pep’s plans.
Foden scored 7 goals and 5 assists in 26 matches this season as he infused pace into Pep’s side along with match-winning ability.
Foden’s quick-movements and work rate off the ball was one of the highlights of Man City’s triumphant season.
His quick movements made it difficult for defenders to deal with him throughout.
ILKAY GÜNDOGAN
The German midfielder was at the heart of City’s moves from the center of the park.
He is in the running for being City’s player of the year without doubt.
Gündogan scored 12 goals and provided 2 assists in 26 matches this season.
Ilkay was deployed as a false 9 on many occasions this season due to absence of Aguero and De Bruyne due to injuries.
Manchester City’s number 8 did not disappoint and proved to be a tactical masterclass which included a run of 11 goals in 12 matches.
A stellar contributor which made Manchester City believe that this season was theirs.
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Mahrez scored 9 goals and 4 assists this season and was yet another key player for City.
The Portuguese was at the heart of defense as he was brilliant and steady as a rock in his very first season in the Premier League.
