Man City analysis: Champions show grit; Pep sends Sane warning

If Liverpool fans were getting giddy, here was a reminder that the champions of England are not ready to relinquish their crown. A 2-1 win against Newcastle didn’t come close to telling the full story of a game in which Manchester City could have equalled the six-goal haul they produced against Huddersfield here at the Etihad two weeks ago. Pep Guardiola’s side head into the first international break of the season looking up at Jurgen Klopp’s side – as well as a resurgent Chelsea – but this was a significant win for the Catalan. His restlessness on the touchline said as much. After dropping two points against Wolves he demanded a reaction from his players. That was just one of the hallmarks of last season’s record-breaking Premier League title triumph. On the very rare occasions City gave the chasing pack the merest of hope their relentless charge could be halted, they responded with another win. It was at this stage last season when Raheem Sterling’s late, late strike at Bournemouth proved the turning point of City’s campaign. Don’t underestimate just how crucial that injury time strike was to Guardiola’s first title at the club. He had been concerned by the… Read full this story

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