Man City can set new English football record in Champions League game – Simon Bajkowski

File setters

One other Manchester Metropolis sport, one other file in sight.

Pep Guardiola’s side have already set a brand new benchmark in English soccer for probably the most league wins in a row in the beginning of a calendar yr – presently standing at 11.

They usually may attain a new high in all competitions with a Champions League victory over Borussia Monchengladbach, having received their final 11 away video games in all competitions. A twelfth would see them break the earlier file, set by… Guardiola’s Metropolis in 2017.

Lack of relaxation

But once more this season, Metropolis should play West Ham on a Saturday lunchtime having performed in Europe on Wednesday evening.

It’s a timescale that even Jurgen Klopp introduced up as harsh, and one which Guardiola can have to remember as he continues to plan his assault on the Premier League.

Metropolis made 5 adjustments for his or her win over Arsenal on Sunday so have proven that they’ll make adjustments to the crew and nonetheless stick with it profitable, however West Ham should inform the choice within the Champions League.

Gamechangers

Metropolis had lots in reserve on the bench on the Emirates and they’re going to be capable to identify 12 substitutes on this competitors and produce 5 onto the pitch.

That ought to enable the coach to handle the minutes of his gamers but in addition offers a possibility for a special possibility ought to he want it. Metropolis trailed for a protracted interval of their knockout sport at Schalke a number of years in the past earlier than Leroy Sane got here off the bench to save lots of the day.

Manchester Metropolis consolidated their place on the prime of the league with a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday.

Is the title all theirs already?

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Champions League specialists

Ilkay Gundogan has for a very long time been Guardiola’s go-to within the Champions League. Even when the German midfielder wasn’t that includes within the Premier League, he was virtually at all times picked within the European competitors for his expertise and expertise.

If he’s much more essential to Metropolis now, the identical will be mentioned for Phil Foden. The England teen began off selecting up odd appearances within the competitors as soon as the Blues had secured qualification however has began enjoying an increasing number of in recent times and was a key participant within the group stage marketing campaign this season.

Away aim benefit

Away objectives are nonetheless in play even if the sport will likely be performed at a impartial floor, and this throws up a bonus for Metropolis.

The Europa League confirmed this final week, the place a Actual Sociedad aspect that had been formidable on their very own patch have been brushed apart by United in Turin.

With Metropolis anticipating the second leg to be performed on the Etihad, any benefit they’ll deliver dwelling from Hungary ought to make the reverse fixture considerably simpler.