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The impossible is possible .. Manchester City derives hope from the history of United and Arsenal

After a series of negative results that Manchester City went through in late 2024, coach Pep Guardiola appeared on many occasions in a state of tension and exhaustion.

But after the overwhelming victory over Epsut Town, 6-0 and then the 3-1 victory over Chelsea, the Spanish coach seemed quieter and comfortable, as his team made a performance that reflects the dominance that distinguished him in recent years.

Manchester City suffered from one of his worst periods this season, and won only a single victory in 9 games during November and December.

This decline greatly affected the team's ambitions in achieving the league title for the fifth time in a row, as it is 12 points behind leaders Liverpool, who has a postponed match.

Nevertheless, Man City's hope for the occupation of one of the first four places is still present, as he led him to win over Chelsea to fourth.

Return to enjoyment

The victory over Epswich was the largest for City in the league this season, as the team succeeded in penetrating the opponent's defense over and over again thanks to the exact passes and smart movements that were a key factor in their previous successes, which were absent during the difficult period, then the victory over Chelsea to confirm the team's improvement in mentally, especially It was left behind with an early goal, to turn the result, taking advantage of the tactical commitment of his players.

Manchester City returned to scoring goals easily as he used to, as he scored 17 goals in the last 5 games, and the victory over Epswich is the largest of the team outside its stadium in the history of the Premier League, equivalent to its victory over Watford 6-0 in 2017.

As the end of the season approaches, ensuring qualification for the Champions League is still on hand, and the opportunities may accommodate five teams, depending on the performance of English clubs in European competitions.

It is not impossible according to date

But City needs an amazing series of victories and a significant landing in the results of Liverpool to win the fifth consecutive title.

However, as long as things did not become impossible, City cannot be completely excluded. In the 2018-2019 season, City was late for Liverpool by 10 points at the beginning of the new year, but he won 18 out of 19 to win the title by one point.

The biggest difference in the Premier League was 13 points, which Arsenal achieved in the 1997-1998 season.

As for Manchester United, he compensated for a difference of 12 points in the two seasons 1992-1993 and 1995-1996, and he did so in the second season after 23 games, and ended the season 4 points from Newcastle.

Level

Nevertheless, the current focus of Guardiola and his team focuses on enjoying playing and restoring confidence.

Phil Voden, who starred last season, scored 27 goals and presented 12 decisive passes, returned to appear at a distinguished level by scoring 6 goals in the last 4 games, and Erling Halland started to gradually regain his goal.

The administration also made movements to rebuild the team, with the transfer of Kyle Walker on loan to Milan, and the contract with Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush, Vitor Rees Lance.