Manchester City have a specific defensive flaw – but will their rivals be able to take advantage?

“The thing with Manchester City is that everybody seems to have learned not to worry too much about any dips in form. Whether you are a fan of the club or one of their rivals for the Premier League title, City have proven that they smooth things out sooner or later. (There were doubts about the team in the second half of the season during the last two years, but they won the title on both occasions anyway.) Heading into the international break, following City’s fairly uncomfortable 3-2 victory over Fulham, Pep Guardiola said he would use his time to look at the goals that his team have conceded this season. …”
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