December 5th 2024.
Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola are currently embroiled in a fierce battle for the Premier League title. Despite facing some setbacks in recent matches, Manchester City are still in the running according to former Arsenal and City defender Gael Clichy. In fact, the team's spirits were lifted after their convincing 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, with goals from Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, and Jeremy Doku.
This win put an end to their seven-match winless streak, which included six losses, and brought them back within nine points of league leaders Liverpool. Clichy believes that it would be a mistake to count City out of the title race, especially in a league as competitive as the Premier League. He points out that just three days ago, there was an 11-point gap between the two teams and Liverpool's recent draw with Newcastle shows that anything can happen.
In addition, Clichy reminds us of City's impressive track record over the past decade, with multiple titles and even a treble to their name. He cautions against taking their consistent success for granted and believes that with their injured players returning, City will continue to be a formidable force in the league.
Meanwhile, despite their defeat to Liverpool over the weekend, Guardiola remains optimistic about City's chances in the title race. He acknowledges that the team is not in the best position right now, but the season is long and there are still many things to fight for. He also mentions that some key players will be returning from injury, which will only strengthen their chances.
Other teams, such as Arsenal and Chelsea, are also making their presence known in the title race. Both clubs had successful nights on Wednesday, with Arsenal and Chelsea winning their matches and closing the gap on Liverpool to just seven points. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca had initially ruled his team out of the title race, but their impressive performance against Southampton has caused him to reconsider.
Maresca sees a bright future for Chelsea, with a young and talented squad that can dominate English football in the next five to 10 years. He had expressed this belief to the club's owners and sporting directors when he first joined, and he still stands by it. As for personal targets, Maresca is not focused on the end of the season or the next, as he believes it is not a realistic goal to chase. His focus remains on building a strong team for the future.
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