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PEP GUARDIOLA'S MANCHESTER CITY ARE UNMATCHED, AND THEY HAVE THE MEDALS TO SHOW IT, SAYS IAN LADYMAN

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He took a seat on the grass in the cool nighttime air far away on the opposite side of the field. It appeared to be a time for introspection and a chance to begin to comprehend the scope of what he had accomplished in his first season at the team he had joined less than a year earlier.


But shortly after, two kids carrying a football showed up. They began passing the ball to one another while wearing City stripes, and soon two became three as Haaland got up and joined in. He was merely a young man with a football, grinning widely. And that is the peculiarity of this game. It has basic pleasures and straightforward joys. Therefore, the vast majority


Because of this, it's nonetheless conceivable to comprehend and be perplexed by the 115 financial penalties levied against City by the Premier League while also enjoying what the players wearing sky blue accomplish on the pitch. One day, we might use clarity to evaluate City. True perspective won't be available until the Premier League lawsuit has been resolved, which must happen eventually. The asterisk is suspended in midair.


But that wasn't exactly the focus of the Istanbul competition. It was solely focused on the sport. We found a match after all the discussion and speculation. Although hardly a classic, this tight game is laced with all the human failings that ultimately come together to make


It became out that Sir Alex Ferguson had sent Guardiola a good luck message the morning of the game. A great touch and maybe evidence that Ferguson anticipated what would happen.


Here, City was far from being at its most devastating, clinical best. They had nervousness once more, exactly as they did in the 2021 final, which led to Chelsea's victory. However, this time, they succeeded. As odd as it may sound, Phil Foden's entry onto the field when the injured Kevin De Bruyne left after 30 minutes was a blessing. Foden's effect was significant because of his propensity to add pace to City's forward play; as a result, City was superior when midfielder Rodri scored with just over 20 minutes remaining.

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