The Klopp factor, conceding from first shots and Arsenal's defence - all good reasons that this may not be City's year...
It has the feel of a foregone conclusion. have won nine games in a row in all competitions, and . is back from injury and already looking like his old, imperious self, and has returned, too. Pep Guardiola’s side could return to the top of the table for the first time since November if they beat on Saturday lunchtime, and many will expect them to be there again at the end of May.
Teams whose main foundation is their defensive strength are better suited to lasting the pace than those who can burn and fade. Every game in the run-in last season felt destined to include drama. This season, they may be less sexy but they are also less emotionally unstable. Advertisement helps with that, as does being in defence rather than .
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