The Title Race - 2024/25

[IronsideKozuch]

With Rodri we could win 10 games in a row. Without him that's unlikely. We'll be less consistent. Maybe we can win 85 pts. If several players make a big step forward, we can compete. If we sign Zubi and he hits the ground running, then we can dream. But right now it's a bit premature to think we are the best. Rodri was vital for a reason, more so than some imagined.

Yeah, but we watch games. We are very good for least say 60 min of each game. Its rather about fatigue. Thats been said, Rodri is obvious element, so so crucial.

But just maybe when everybody are back we will see how 2 games a week looks against a single a week game team. For now its a main difference, we control games as long as we can maintain intensity

 

[Coatigan]

We've been in that position before and clawed it back but this season seems different for so many reasons.

But we have also said 'this season seems different' every time we have been in such a position.

 

[M23 Citizen]

We were 9th this time last year weren't we?

We’ve not been that low in the table after 11 games since Pellegrini when we were 8th with 19points in 2013-14 and Hughes when we were 10th with 13points in 2008-09.

After match 11, under Pep:

2016-17 - 3rd 24points
2017-18 - 1st 31points
2018-19 - 1st 29points
2019-20 - 2nd 25points
2020-21 - 5th 21points
2021-22 - 2nd 23points
2022-23 - 2nd 26points
2023-24 - 1st 27points
2024-25 - 2nd 23points

Average position, 2.11. Average points, 25.44.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

We’ve not been that low in the table after 11 games since Pellegrini when we were 8th with 19points in 2013-14 and Hughes when we were 10th with 13points in 2008-09.

After match 11, under Pep:

2016-17 - 3rd 24points
2017-18 - 1st 31points
2018-19 - 1st 29points
2019-20 - 2nd 25points
2020-11 - 5th 21points
2021-22 - 2nd 23points
2022-23 - 2nd 26points
2023-24 - 1st 27points
2024-25 - 2nd 23points

Average position, 2.11. Average points, 25.44.

That sounds wonderful.
I feel so much better.
All we're missing are uninjured players a manager, form, 115 charges outcome and elite recruitment.
Champions again!

 

[manimanc]

But we have also said 'this season seems different' every time we have been in such a position.

I know but this season seems double different :)

 

[cheekybids]

This year the prem feels it has the competitiveness of the championship as there is 4 points separating 3rd - 13th. Everyone’s taking points off each other & dropping points.

Anyway only a fool would bet on anyone but City, the best team in the land & all the world!

 

[Coatigan]

I know but this season seems double different :)

Isn't it crazy that we have, an injury crisis, ageing midfield, small squad, 150m net profit with only one new signing, uncertainty around a manager, changes to the structure higher up, distractions around the ATP case, unknowns over the 115 and the circus with that, fatigue from multiple games and 7 trophies in two years, a jinx in Oasis reuniting, competition in an excellent and hungry Liverpool and Arsenal...

And yet.. you still wouldn't rule us out to win it and other trophies this season.

Isn't that just amazing? What a time to be a blue.

 

[supercity88]

5pts isn't insurmountable and there will be a time when the dippers struggle, I'm sure of it.

We've been hit hard by injuries and fatigue. We're in games but the balance isn't right without Rodri and the players and running on fumes. It's going to be really tough to win it without the best player in the world, but we have a chance.

Going back to back was tough. Going three in a row whilst winning the treble was ridiculous and even then we didn't drop mentality we went and won it for a fourth time.

The players will stay hungry and fight to retain it, but if we fail to then it's no huge drama. Rodri will return, we'll invest in the squad and we'll be back.

 

[mexico1970]

We’ve not been that low in the table after 11 games since Pellegrini when we were 8th with 19points in 2013-14 and Hughes when we were 10th with 13points in 2008-09.

After match 11, under Pep:

2016-17 - 3rd 24points
2017-18 - 1st 31points
2018-19 - 1st 29points
2019-20 - 2nd 25points
2020-21 - 5th 21points
2021-22 - 2nd 23points
2022-23 - 2nd 26points
2023-24 - 1st 27points
2024-25 - 2nd 23points

Average position, 2.11. Average points, 25.44.

Yeah, but apart from that.

 

[Shirley]

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