One thing that has been crucial in securing Manchester City’s unprecedented dominance of English football has been the incredible trophy harmony at the Etihad Stadium.
It is clear on a daily basis that Pep Guardiola’s team are all fully committed to the cause and are fighting for each other daily on the football field. There was no example more obvious than last Sunday’s incredible Premier League title win.
Despite looking dead and buried after cashing in a second against Aston Villa, Guardiola, his coaching staff and the players on the bench gathered around the team to make a quite remarkable comeback.
In five crazy minutes, Ilkay Gundogan’s buckle – squeezed between Rodris’ footwork efforts – gave the Blues a fourth Premier League trophy in five seasons.
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However, he is still seen as the third choice ‘keeper and says Mike Minay Carson is likely to renew his City contract and stay at the club next season.
The loan deal – which was made permanent last year – is currently expiring at the end of next month, but he is expected to stay in Guardiola’s star – studded squad for a little longer.
He appeared as Virgin City last season against Newcastle United in the Premier League and has since come off the bench in the Champions League.
The special appearance was against Sporting CP in the second round of a final 16 showdown, where the 36-year-old made an impressively low save.
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