da winzada777： It’s a 100% record so far for Manchester City in the Premier League in what’s been an ominous start for their opposition in the division.
da gbg bet： Pep Guardiola’s men seem to have taken to his tactics pretty quickly and whilst their first three games you’d have expected them to win anyway, it was their performance against Manchester United that’s made everyone sit up and take note.
The Citizens sauntered into Old Trafford and played the Red Devils off the pitch particularly in the first half of the game as a number of their key players rose to the occasion.
There can be no doubt after that, then, that the club will be right in the title race all the way to the end of the season.
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Many of their players seem to have adopted Pep’s tactics pretty easily which is obviously a bonus and, in keeping with the theme of seven, we think these seven have been the most impressive of all so far…
Sergio Aguero
Despite the elbow on Winston Reid, Aguero has still been hugely impressive. The Argentine is simply world class and looks to understand what Pep Guardiola wants from him which is hardly surprising given his talent. City are beginning to look like a Pep team especially after the Manchester Derby and that was without Aguero so with him the prospects for the rest of the teams in the Premier League are looking pretty grim.
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Kevin De Bruyne
The Belgian was the best player on the pitch in the derby on Saturday and has been in that form pretty much all season so far. Opposing teams know they need to stop him from playing to stand a chance but actually doing so is a very different proposition. He very rarely has a bad game and seems to be able to score goals from all kinds of angles. Aguero will get a lot of the attention but De Bruyne deserves just as many plaudits.
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David Silva
The tricky Spaniard is the heartbeat of Manchester City and also the key man in Pep Guardiola’s possession based blueprint. He ghosts past players with consummate ease and makes opposing midfielders look like they’re running in treacle. He pulls the strings from his central area and as long as he doesn’t get injured this season, City are going to control pretty much every game they play with him in their side.
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Fernandinho
The Brazilian has arguably taken on Pep Guardiola’s instructions most with the way he has changed his game since last season. His new manager has asked him to play deeper than ever before and be the springboard for attacks which he has duly delivered on. He may not be Xabi Alonso but he’s certainly made a good go of trying so he has to be commended for that but whether he continues with Ilkay Gundogan regaining fitness remains to be seen.
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Raheem Sterling
Sterling was absolutely torn apart last season after his move from Liverpool and that gradually wore away at his confidence until it hit rock bottom. Now though, he looks rejuvenated under Guardiola and you have to applaud him for the way he’s bounced back. The goals and assists are flowing for the England international once more and with his young age he’s only going to get better under his new Spanish boss.
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Nolito
Nolito was bought with the view of him improving on Jesus Navas and he’s certainly been able to do that down the wing. He’s got both goals and the ability to create chances in him whilst he also won’t go hiding compared to where Navas would dip in and out of games. It was a bit of a risk signing him given his age but he’s hit the ground running so it looks like he’ll be a success for the Etihad side.
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John Stones
The marquee signing of Pep Guardiola’s first transfer window at Manchester City Stones seems to have fitted in quickly for Man. City. Many were excited to see the England international under the former Barcelona manager’s tutelage and it looks as though that partnership is beginning to pay dividends. Ultimately the verdict will be made on Stones over the next few years as he works with Guardiola but the initial signs are good.
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