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Football has not been ‘unfair’ to Manchester City. They just lack consistency

Pep Guardiola’s team have ground down other title contenders in the past with their relentless winning streaks. But those days appear to have gone

Football has not been ‘unfair’ to Manchester City. They just lack consistency

TL;DR

  • Manchester City has experienced unusual inconsistency this season, with shorter winning streaks compared to previous years.
  • Pep Guardiola has expressed bewilderment at his team's inability to score despite creating numerous chances.
  • City's second-half performance is significantly weaker than their first-half performance, impacting their overall points tally.
  • In recent weeks, City has struggled against teams battling relegation, winning only one out of four matches.
  • Arsenal has been securing narrow wins and draws, maintaining a strong position in the title race.
  • A past infamous match from March 2002 between Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion resulted in abandonment due to a lack of players.
  • The article discusses the potential for Saturday's results to be decisive in the title race, drawing parallels to a pivotal day last season.