Pep Guardiola has downplayed the importance of his contribution to Manchester City's exceptional season.
After going on a hot streak of form throughout the spring, Guardiola's electrifying team might finish the season by winning the triple.
The atmosphere will be festive when the league leaders visit Chelsea in their final home Premier League game of the year on Sunday while still preparing for the FA Cup and Champions League finals.
With little question following Wednesday's brutal thrashing of Real Madrid, Guardiola has once again been a major contributor to their victory. He has brought his team to the boil at the ideal moment.
However, the motivational Catalan has no desire to claim sole credit.
"As a manager, I feel part of something but, do not get me wrong, I never think it belongs to me," the City manager stated.I admit that I am a part of it, but not without the extraordinary efforts and choices made by the board, the players, who are what matters most, and the sporting director.
"I am a part of that and I am incredibly proud of it, but I am not the only one to win Premier Leagues or Champions League finals, or anything else like that. I do not believe that is solely my fault.
The only City player who may not be ready for Chelsea's visit is defender Nathan Ake. The hamstring ailment to the Netherlands international returned, forcing him to miss the last three games.
Since February, City has gone 23 games without a loss in all competitions, winning 19 of those games.
They have not lost at home since November and have won 11 straight Premier League games.
With a remarkable second half of this campaign, The Citizens may enter the following term as triple winners.
Next season, they will play in a timeless yet contemporary outfit thanks to Puma, whose design for their new home uniform was inspired by the structure of the team's Etihad Stadium.
After abandoning their spiritual home of Maine Road, Man City will play their 20th season at Eastlands in 2023–24. Their new home shirt will contain designs of the Etihad Stadium's turrets outside the stadium.
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