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Pep Guardiola, head coach of the reigning English Premier League champions Manchester City, shared his thoughts on the team's favorites status in an interview with City Xtra.
When people say we're favorites, we have to accept. When you've won four in a row, six in seven, it’s normal; you have to accept you're favorites, live with that. But I know what we have to do. Point by point, we must win, every season it’s more difficult…
After finishing the 2023/2024 Premier League season, the "Citizens" emerged as champions, accumulating 91 points over 38 matches. Additionally, City has claimed the title three consecutive times (2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023).
In their opening match of the 2024/2025 Premier League season, the team will face Chelsea away in London. The game is set for August 18 at 18:30 GMT+3.
On August 8, Manchester City unveiled a new black and yellow home kit to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their return to the Championship (First Division).
According to The Athletic, Manchester City could face a deduction of up to 80 points and potential relegation if found guilty of violating financial fair play regulations.
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