Man City and Man United on Transfer Red Alert as Premier League Star Breaks Down in Tears
Manchester City have two Premier League matches remaining and know that winning both will make it four consecutive league titles, with John Stones restricted to a watching short during the 4-0 thrashing of Fulham.
Manchester City, led by Pep Guardiola, drew another step closer to reclaiming the Premier League title by fielding four centre-backs in a defence that did not include John Stones.
Jack Grealish, a £100 million signing, has made only 10 league starts this season due to illness. Erling Haaland, who has 25 goals, was their weakest player at Craven Cottage, missing two excellent chances.
But it didn’t matter since £77 million defender Josko Gvardiol scored twice. The only question during this one-sided encounter was who would take the injury-time penalty converted by Julian Alvarez for the final goal.
The Premier League, which claims to be the most competitive in the world, took additional time off to enjoy the sunset by the Thames. The biggest issue following the FA Cup finalists’ sixth successive Premier League victory by at least two goals is how long their domestic dominance will last.
According to recent evidence, only Guardiola’s resignation when his contract expires next summer, or City being found guilty of breaking PSR rules, can halt the World Club Champions at home.
The instance of the Stones demonstrates their might. He is the best English centre-back and is critical to the Three Lions’ chances of winning Euro 2024.
He has been on the bench for six of City’s previous seven games and hasn’t started in the Premier League in a month. Stones didn’t even come off the bench when Nathan Ake was hurt.
“He is really fine,” Guardiola remarked. “Some players take a stride forward, while others do not.
“Mateo (Kovacic) is playing phenomenally right now, and Nathan (Ake) was as impressive. That is why, too. When you play games from that position.
“Last season, Jack played a lot. This season, he plays less. And in this squad, you must perform consistently well, many, many times. “I am aware of their qualities.”
The Catalan’s ability to freshen his roster each season guarantees that his players do not grow old together as new blood is infused. Fulham’s three goalscorers are Gvardiol, Foden, and Alvarez, ages 22, 23, and 24.
The Croatian defender began slowly in his Premier League career but has had time to adjust.
“When you talk about football and all life, life is about confidence,” Guardiola stated. “He’s been coming here for many years, and he’s proving to himself that he can do it and play with us. He strives to improve himself, and when he does, you have something amazing.
Gvardiol, who has five goals in seven games, said: “I’m in terrific form right now, and the season is almost over. We have three more finals, so we need to be ready.
“We were talking about my taking the penalty; I said I’d want to, but we know who the taker is, and he takes. In the end, Julian scored, and I’m glad for him.”
Fulham had the same number of shots on goal as red cards when Issa Diop was given a second yellow card for a stoppage-time penalty on Alvarez. Except for the penalties loss to Real Madrid, City are presently unbeaten in 33 games dating back to December 6.
Fulham manager Marco Silva stated: “It’s about consistency. It’s something that has always been present over the course of several seasons.
“They’ve won the Champions League. It is quite tough to find consistency in football, but they have done so regardless of the opponents they face. It is what everyone at this level of football is looking for.
Man City and Man United on Transfer Red Alert as Premier League Star Breaks Down in Tears
