This was already Manchester Metropolis’s fifth recreation in a relentless December, with two extra Premier League fixtures to come back to spherical off the 12 months.
Victory over Brentford in treacherous situations maintained their flawless file this month, and Pep Guardiola’s males are beginning to look ominous having gained six straight matches throughout all competitions.
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This competitors is prone to be fourth on the listing of trophy priorities for Metropolis, as they sit two factors adrift of Arsenal within the league and contained in the top-eight within the Champions League group part.
However, after ending final season with out successful main silverware for the primary time in eight years, the Carabao Cup may present the primary alternative to place that specific file proper, ought to they progress by way of the subsequent spherical.
Former Lyon man Rayan Cherki is beginning to settle in a Metropolis shirt. He confirmed some silky touches on the ball, whereas his thumping objective was his fourth of the marketing campaign.
With high scorer Erling Haaland left on the bench, teenager Divine Mukasa began up entrance and nearly scored his first senior Metropolis objective by weaving out and in, however his shot was struck straight at Brentford goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson.
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The one concern for Metropolis shall be a potential addition to their listing of unavailable gamers.
They’re already with out Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri, who’re each on the Africa Cup of Nations, whereas Jeremy Doku, John Stones and Rodri are out injured.
Guardiola shall be hoping Oscar Bobb is just not added to that listing after hobbling off injured within the first half.
His withdrawal introduced the in-form Phil Foden off the bench, who nearly scored a seventh objective in six video games however noticed a snapshot clawed away by Valdimarsson.