Man City and Crystal Palace will go head-to-head on the Gameweek 10 of the 2021/2022 Premier League season.

This game will be an interesting game for both teams. The last time these two sides met was last May where City came out 0-2 victors at St James’s Park. With City picking up 6 points from 6 against Palace Newcastle in the 2020/2021 season.

Man City Retrospective

City are steadily improving with each game, the champions sit 3rd, behind leaders Chelsea and Liverpool, two points of the top after 9 games. Like Chelsea, they have only lost one game all season and boast an impressive defensive record, conceding 4 goals.

In their last game, their hammered Brighton away from home 1-4 with goals from Ilkay Gundogan, Riyad Mahrez and two from Phil Foden.

Crystal Palace Retrospective

Palace currently sits 16th, with 1 win, 2 losses and 6 draws. 9 points from a possible 27 were to be expected after a change of manager, especially from a manager like Patrick Vieira.

They could count themselves as unlucky in a handful of the games they eventually drew, throwing away leads has been their Achilles heel thus far this season.

Date, kick-off time and venue

This game between Man City and Crystal Palace will kick off at 3 pm BST (British Summer Time) on Saturday, 30 October 2021, at The Etihad Stadium.

Where to watch Man City v Crystal Palace

The game will not be televised live on any UK platforms.

Man City v Crystal Palace team news

For Palace, Nathan Ferguson is out with a shin injury with no return day. While Eberechi Eze is suffering from lower leg problems and will be ruled out long-term.

Raheem Sterling is out with a lower back injury, while Ferran Torres will not be in action until November with an ankle injury.

Man City v Crystal Palace prediction

Man City will be coming into this game buoyed with confidence after their demolition job of in-form Brighton away from home, picking up all three points with a 1-4 win.

Palace will be more than up for this game after squabbling away a crucial 3 points in their last game against Arsenal and letting Newcastle gain a point at Selhurst Park last week.

If Patrick Vieria’s side does get something away at Man City, it would be a great achievement.

However, I can only see a comfortable Manchester City win here.

Prediction: 3-0 Man City

Predicted Line-Up

Crystal Palace Predicted XI – (4-3-3)

V. Guaita, J. Ward, J. Andresen, M. Guehi, T. Mitchell, C. Kouyaté, J. McArthur, J. Ayew, O. Edward, Conor Gallagher, C. Benteke.

Man City Predicted XI – (4-3-3)

Ederson, J. Cancelo, R. Dias. A. Laporte. K. Walker, I. Gundogan, Rodri, K. De Bruyne, J. Grealish, P. Foden, B. Silva

Man City v Crystal Palace – Preview, Lineups, Betting, TV Coverage

Betting Odds

Manchester City To Win: 1/7

Draw: 7/1

Crystal Palace To Win: 16/1

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The Parc des Princes will host the English champions for the second time this year after Manchester City brushed aside the 2019-20 finalists to earn a place in their first-ever European final.

City scored two important away goals that helped them put one foot in the final the last time they were at the 47,000 seater stadium and will look to assert dominance in this Group A clash.

The entertainment value was huge in City’s last Champions League game as they won 6-3 against Jesse Marsch’s stuttering RB Leipzig.

PSG failed to register their first win of the European campaign in a draw against Belgian champions Club Brugge and will look to earn it against the English champions instead – they come into the game needing a European victory after a four-game winless streak.

The side are yet to drop points in Ligue 1 after eight games and have only conceded seven.

However, like Liverpool against Porto, City are yet to be beaten by the French outfit, winning three times and drawing twice since their first meeting in 2008.

Midfielder Ilkay Gundogan will not return to the matchday squad tonight and will be out until after the international break.

Centre-back John Stones is ready to return to action soon, according to Pep Guardiola but it remains to be seen whether that will be tonight – Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias have been a stellar pairing for Manchester City so far this season.

Messi has recovered from a knee injury in time to be in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad for the clash and could start with Neymar and Kylian Mbappé.

Lineups

PSG (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Mendes; Herrera, Verratti, Gueye; Messi, Mbappe, Neymar.

Subs: Navas, Letellier, Paredes, Icardi, Danilo, Dagba, Wijnaldum, Kurzawa, Diallo, Draxler, Kehrer, Dina Ebimbe.

Manchester City (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo; Rodri, De Bruyne, Bernardo; Mahrez, Grealish, Sterling.

Subs: Steffen, Carson, Stones, Ake, Jesus, Torres, Fernandino, Foden, McAtee, Wilson-Esbrand.

Odds

PSG 2/1

Draw 12/5

Manchester City 13/10

Where To Watch

The game will kick-off at 8 pm and will be available to watch on Virgin Media 2 and BT Sport 2with coverage starting at 7 pm.

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The match will kick off at 12:30 on Saturday 25th September in Stamford Bridge with Michael Oliver officiating.

Chelsea’s unbeaten run grows longer and longer as each game goes on but this might be their biggest challenge in recent fixtures. If they can manage to keep all their players on the field unlike the Liverpool game, then they should prove to be the dominant force in the game.

Mendy’s hip injury is yet to heal fully so expect Kepa Arrizabalaga to keep his place between the sticks, with the rest of the team looking much different to their EFL Cup side midweek.

Man City has yet to lose a game since the opening match of the season. Since then, the Sky Blues only had one poor goalless draw to Southhampton and now sit in fifth place only three points off top spot.

Pep Guardiola did get the chance to rest much of his backline and midfield in a 6-1 thrashing of Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup on Tuesday while his young forwards should be full of confidence.

This is a very evenly matched fixture that the Blues managed to dominate last year. Since Tuchel took over at the Bridge, Chelsea has won three games in a row against City including the FA Cup and Champions League finals.

Happy birthday to a Chelsea legend at just 22 years old.

“𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚𝙖, 𝙜𝙤𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚𝙖! Kai Havertz in the Champions League final!” pic.twitter.com/LlFUvZWBzy

— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) June 11, 2021

Predicted Starting Teams

Chelsea FC

Formation

3-4-2-1

Predicted Starting 11

Arrizabalaga (GK), Rudiger, Silva, Christensen, Alonso, Kanté, Jorginho, James, Havertz, Mount, Lukaku

Injuries / Suspensions

Pulisic (Ankle), Mendy (Hip)

Manchester City

Formation

4-3-3

Predicted Starting 11

Ederson (GK), Cancelo, Aké, Dias, Walker, Silva, Fernandinho, De Bruyne, Grealish, Torres, Sterling

Injuries / Suspensions

Zinchenko (Knock), Laporte (Groin), Gundogan (Knock), Stones (Muscle), Rodri (Knock), Mendy (Disciplinary action by club)

Foden not fully fit
De Bruyne not fully fit
Dias due a rest
Cancelo due a rest
Rodri injured
Gundogan injured
Stones injured
Laporte injured

After facing Wycombe tonight, Man City have three away games on the bounce against Chelsea, PSG and Liverpool pic.twitter.com/Ao7vvi0nRR

— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) September 21, 2021

Betting

Chelsea 13/8

Draw 21/10

Man City 17/10

Score Prediction

There is no doubting that this will be a close affair with many tactics at play between the mastermind managers. Man City’s main problem is the injuries to some of their stronger players, while Chelsea is basically at full strength, minus their goalkeeper.

Expect this game to end 3-1 to the Blues with them scoring in deciding goal in the final minutes on the counterattack.

#OnThisDay in 2014: Man City legend Frank Lampard scored against his club of 13 years, Chelsea…#MCFC | #MCIWYC pic.twitter.com/ZyRA2BRD3e

— The Sportsman (@TheSportsman) September 21, 2021

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The news that Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo is close to making a sensational switch to Manchester City has caused outrage from Manchester United fans who idolized the star during his time at the club from 2003-2009.

Ronaldo (36) is reportedly interested in joining Pep Guardiola in the blue side of Manchester, after telling Juventus he wants to leave.

According to the Express, Ronaldo has already spoken to Pep about the move and where he will fit in.

The Portuguese great had a successful career at Old Trafford, winning three Premier League titles, one Champions League, one FA Cup, two League Cups, one Community Shield, one FIFA Club World Cup and a whole host of individual awards, the pinnacle being the Ballon D’or.

To put it bluntly, United fans have not taken the news well and have expressed themselves in an angry way.

Funny for rival fans, but sheer sadness for those who support the red side of Manchester.

The news has caused outrage with Manchester United fans, who have taken to Twitter to vent the anger and betrayal they could endure if ”Ronny” does swap red for blue.

Manchester United Fan Reaction to Ronaldo-Man City Transfer

Here are some of the best reactions:

Popular Man United fan Mark Goldbridge seems to have taken the news quite well…

Scott McTominay is one tackle away from Legendary status in the next Manchester Derby.

— Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) August 26, 2021

It is safe to say Ronaldo is no longer going to be considered the GOAT in the red side of Manchester.

Don't get it twisted, the best Portuguese player in the League is still on the Red side. pic.twitter.com/LEwWKjyfnZ

— Trey (@UTDTrey) August 26, 2021

There isn't any loyalty in football anymore, everyone knows that, and fair play to him, but Ronaldo's just tarnished / ruined his Man Utd legacy by making this move.

— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) August 26, 2021

Paddy Power was always going to make this into a high-profile joke in expense of sickened Man United fans.

Man Utd fans who always claimed Ronaldo would one day come ‘home’ to Manchester. pic.twitter.com/XcTXAmInwe

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) August 26, 2021

Man United fans already know what it’s like to lose a high-profile player to the blue half of Manchester, once beloved Carlos Tevez made the switch back in 2009.

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— Lew  (@LewReformed) August 25, 2021

That being said, if Ronaldo actually does move to Manchester City, expect fireworks.

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Manchester City will come into the game even stronger than they were last season, with £100 million signing Jack Grealish on their books.

Spurs have added Olympic silver medallist Bryan Gil to their ranks alongside on-loan Atalanta duo Pierluigi Gollini and Cristian Romero

The side has got rid of Toby Alderweireld, Erik Lamela, Juan Foyth and Joe Hart.

Harry Kane is one of the players still on their books and the 28-year-old will play against a team interested in prying him away from the clutches of Daniel Levy this summer.

City are planning to bid £150 million plus add-ons for the English international before the window closes, per Fabrizio Romano.

Kane would add more firepower to an attack that includes Grealish, Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez, to name a few.

They can live without him this weekend though, with Gabriel Jesus and their impressive false-nine system both options for the focal point of the attack.

However, fitness doubts could weaken the Manchester City machine temporarily.

Kevin De Bruyne is one of the doubts for the weekend while Phil Foden has been ruled out for three to four weeks.

Ederson, Jesus, Sterling and Kyle Walker all returned to training following the loss in the FA Community Shield and will be available for selection.

Aymeric Laporte has only returned to training recently as well after being on the same flight as someone who tested positive for Covid-19.

Yet, manager Pep Guardiola may stick with players who have been in camp longer and the Citizens could field a weakened team in their first game of the season – by their standards at least.

With Spurs yet to plug all their holes, the weekend side may be enough for the Premier League champions.

Predicted Lineups

Spurs (4-2-3-1): Lloris; Doherty, Romero, Sanchez, Reguilon; Hojbjerg, Ndombelé; Moura, Alli, Son; Kane.

Manchester City (4-3-3): Ederson; Cancelo, Stones, Dias, Zinchenko; Rodri, Gundogan, Grealish; Mahrez, Bernardo, Sterling.

Betting

Spurs 4/1

Draw 3/1

Manchester City 8/13

TV Coverage

The match will kick off on Sunday, August 15th at 4:30 pm and will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.

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The 27-year-old has already spent five years at the club after joining from Everton for £50 million in 2016.

Stones’ career at City before last season was filled with individual highs and lows but a stellar season at the back alongside Portuguese centre-half Ruben Dias has seen fans’ opinions of him change.

His 22 appearances in the league garnered 13 clean sheets and the Barnsley native was a key piece in Manchester City’s run to the UEFA Champions League final.

His performances in the semi-finals against Paris Saint-Germain defined a fantastic season for the centre-half.

His form across his 35 appearances for the Citizens earned Stones a call-up to the English international setup.

Stones started every game for Gareth Southgate’s side as they went on a run to the final, falling at the last hurdle to Italy in Wembley.

He has made 168 appearances for Manchester City at the time of writing and has won every trophy in domestic football in England while at the club.

The England international has three Premier Leagues, two League Cups, one FA Cup and two Community Shields to his name.

“I couldn’t be happier,” Stones said. “I love being part of this squad. There are so many quality players here and I know we can continue winning trophies, which is my main focus.

“Working with the manager is a dream – he has taught me so much about the game and I feel like I learn something new every single day.

“The success we’ve had in the last four years has been incredible. To be a part of it has been a dream come true and I just want to continue winning.

“This is the best place for me to play my football and fulfil my ambitions.”

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The 25-year-old penned a six-year deal after joining the side for £100 million, making the English international the most expensive player from the country ever.

The move is also the priciest in British footballing history, worth £11 million more than Paul Pogba’s return to Manchester United in 2016.

Grealish achieved a total of 32 goals and 43 assists in 213 appearances during his time with the Aston Villa senior side.

The signing is one of the biggest of the summer window and only pales in comparison to Romelu Lukaku’s imminent move to Chelsea when it comes to money.

The winger will be unveiled to the City faithful following his debut for the side at the weekend in the FA Community Shield defeat to Leicester City.

Grealish came off the bench at Wembley during the 1-0 loss to the 2020/21 FA Cup winners.

The boyhood Villain did not do too much during his 25-minute cameo but better judgement will be made of him as he earns substantially more minutes for Pep Guardiola’s European giants.

He played on the left wing for Pep’s team in a front three that included former Leicester man Riyad Mahrez and academy product Ben Knight.

The event will take place at the Etihad Stadium’s West Reception, beginning at 5 pm and with Jack arriving at approximately 6 pm.

The event will be hosted by City Square presenters Danny Jackson and Natalie Pike.

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Some teams more than others have dominated since the beginning, other’s have come and gone, while others have risen to prominence in recent years.

But, the question of who is the greatest Premier League side is always up for debate, with a select few teams that can lay claim to the title of the greatest.

With over 28 years of champions, I have narrowed it down to the ten greatest Premier League winning teams.

Note: This list only consists of Premier League achievements, no other competitions will be brought into contention.

Honourable Mentions

Chelsea 16/17

Blackburn 94/95

Arsenal 01/02

Man City 18/19

Man United 93/94

10. Leicester City 15/16 – The Underdogs

The greatest sporting story in history. Leicesters incredible journey to the top of the Premier League summit was the shock of the century. From closely avoiding relegation the season prior and sacking manager Nigel Pearson.

The foxes appointed Italian Claudio Ranieri with zero expectations. Relegation favourites at 5000-1, the side finished clear of second-place Arsenal by ten points. It was a fairytale story like no other, and for that reason, they have to make the list based on that merit.

Points: 81 points

Record: 23-12-3

Title winning margin: 10 points

Goals Scored: 68

Goals Conceded: 36

Goal Difference: +32

Key Players: The whole squad deserves serious amounts of credit but Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez contributing to 59 goals, with Mahrez picking up PFA Player of the Year. While N’Golo Kante was a standout for his tireless performances in the midfield.

Decisive Moment: Winning 1-3 away to Man City in February making them title pretenders to contenders.

9. Chelsea 09/10 – The Double Winners

Carlo Ancelotti guided Chelsea to their first title in three years with some of the best football seen at the capital. The blues finished on 86 points, which is not the greatest of margins but nonetheless, this post-Mourinho Chelsea side is most remembered for breaking record after record.

A record goal difference (at the time), saw Ancelotti’s side beat United to the title by a single point. Bringing panache and flamboyancy to his attacking options. Being the first side in the English top-flight to score 100 or more goals. Scoring more than five goals on six different occasions.

They also won the club’s first league and FA Cup double with a 1-0 win over Portsmouth at Wembley.

Points: 86 points

Record: 27-5-6

Title winning margin: 1 point

Goals Scored: 103

Goals Conceded: 32

Goal Difference: +71

Key Players: Didier Drogba was in sensational form with 42 goal contributions, picking up his second golden boot, while Frank Lampard had his best season to date with 38 goal contributions.

Decisive Moment: Drogba scoring the winner in a 1-2 away win at Old Trafford to send Chelsea ahead of Man United with five games to go.

8. Liverpool 19/20 – The Record Breakers

After not being crowned champions of England in three dry-spell decades, Jurgen Klopp transformed the Merseyside outfit into a juggernaut. Winning 27 of their opening 28 games, drawing one in the process and going on an 18 match winning run was extraordinary.

Claiming their first Premier League title in the fastest time with seven games to spare, if covid didn’t hit, the reds probably would have carried on their consistent run of form. Picking up the second-highest points total only beating Man City the previous season.

Points: 99 points

Record: 32-3-3

Title winning margin: 18 points

Goals Scored: 85

Goals Conceded: 33

Goal Difference: +52

Key Players: Virgil Van Dijk claimed his spot as the best centre-back in the world with his colossus and commanding league performances led Liverpool to their first title in 30 years. Without him, the reds would be nowhere near the team they are, as shown by last season.

Decisive Moment: Chelsea winning 2-1 at Stamford Bridge against champions Manchester City to give Liverpool the title.

7. Chelsea 05/06 – Mourinho’s Title Retainers

Jose Mourinho’s back-to-back title winners never hit the heights or iconic status as its predecessor, but the quality of this Chelsea side cannot be diminished. Boasting another solid defensive unit, their level of consistency was incredible.

At home, they remained unbeaten at home all season, winning 18 out of 19 games at Stamford Bridge. Their only flaw was that they were compared to the first title-winning team the year before.

Points: 91 points

Record: 29-4-5

Title winning margin: 7 points

Goals Scored: 72

Goals Conceded: 22

Goal Difference: +50

Key Players: John Terry and Didier Drogba were influential, but Frank Lampard was the stand-out. The midfielder scoring 16 goals and assisting nine helped Chelsea retain their title.

Decisive Moment: William Gallas’s 90th-minute winner to secure a 2-1 win at home to Tottenham, catapulted the blues further ahead of Man United in the quest for the title. While keeping their unbeaten run vs Spurs in the league to 16 years.

6. Man United 99/00 – Fergie’s third Back-to-Back Titles

The first of many United teams on this list, the 99/00 winning team. Sir Alex Ferguson’s sixth title was one of their most dominating reigns. Winning 28 games and only losing three all season, while remaining unbeaten at home.

While conceding close to 50 goals is no impressive stat, they were poignant up top, with Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke continuing on their treble-winning performances with a combined 46 goal contributions between them.

Points: 91 points

Record: 28-7-3

Title winning margin: 18 points

Goals Scored: 97

Goals Conceded: 45

Goal Difference: +52

Key Players: Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke still sparkled as United’s duo up front, scoring 19 and 20 goals respectively.

Decisive Moment: Roy Keane scoring twice, coming from behind in a 1-2 win in a vital win for the title away at Highbury in a fiery affair.

5. Man United 98/99 – The Treble Winners

Putting the only English side to win an unprecedented treble only fifth will turn a few heads, but based on league accomplishments and form, they are not better than the teams above them. They only won 22 games and drew 13 while only finishing a point above Arsenal.

Not to take anything away from this team, they may not have been as convincing as other United sides but their iconic status will forever be amongst the top echelon of English football.

Points: 79 points

Record: 22-13-3

Title winning margin: 1 point

Goals Scored: 80

Goals Conceded: 37

Goal Difference: +43

Key Players: David Beckham had an iconic season, putting up 17 goal contributions in the league while finishing second, only behind Rivaldo in the World Player of the Year.

Decisive Moment: Coming from behind at home on the final day of the season to defeat Tottenham 2-1 with goals from David Beckham and Andy Cole.

4. Man United 07/08 –  Domestic and European Winners

In my opinion, this United team is their best ever Premier League side. While only finishing two points above second-placed Chelsea, it shows how dominant and masterful they were throughout the season.

Picking up back-to-back titles. This side never matched other achievements from past Ferguson side’s but none could match this squads talent and overall quality. Probably remembered most for the acute ability to salvage last-minute wins, conceding less than 25 goals, United’s back-line was immaculate while their forward line was formidable with the trio of Ronaldo, Rooney and Tevez

Points: 87 points

Record: 27-6-5

Title winning margin: 2 points

Goals Scored: 80

Goals Conceded: 22

Goal Difference: +58

Key Players: Cristiano Ronaldo was the focal point of a team full of leaders and excellence. Notching up 38 goal contributions in the league, winning the Ballon D’or, Premier League Golden Boot, PFA and Man United Player of the Year.

Decisive Moment: Winning the league title away at Wigan on the final day of the season in a must-win game with a 0-2 victory.

3. Arsenal 03/04 – The Invincibles

The only team in the Premier League era to go a whole season unbeaten, Arsene Wenger’s invincible side’s remarkable achievement has not been matched as of yet.

At their best, the Gunner’s produced some of (if not) the best football the league has ever produced, bringing ”sexy football” to the equation, while producing a solid back-line that remained unblemished for the whole 38 game season.

Statistically wise, they may not have been that impressive, only winning 26 games, and mostly playing for draws at the end of the season to maintain their quest for immortality, drawing 12 games in total. They did, however, break the 90 point barrier and was Arsenal’s last title triumph. So, they will be remembered fondly.

Points: 90 points

Record: 26-12-0

Title winning margin: 11 points

Goals Scored: 73

Goals Conceded: 26

Goal Difference: +47

Key Players: Thierry Henry was untouchable with an outstanding 30 goals and 9 assists, picking up the golden boot and being awarded PFA and Arsenal Player of the Season.

Decisive Moment: Winning their third Premier League title with a 2-2 draw to North London rivals Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

2. Chelsea 04/05 – The Impenetrable’s

Jose Mourinho arrived as the blues manager under the taking-off point of the Abramovich era. His Chelsea side went on to win their first league title in 50 years, breaking records along the way.

Also conquering Arsenal’s invincible point tally by five points, reaching 95 points and holding the record of the highest points total for over 13 years. They were also close to matching Arsenal’s unbeaten achievement the year prior, only losing one game away at Man City to a Nicolas Anelka penalty.

This season was also the start of an unbeaten home run that lasted four years with an unbeaten run of 86 league games (yet to be matched).

What put this team ahead of other’s was how dominant they were at the back, their impenetrable defensive unit was the main reason behind their success. With a stupidly impressive 25 clean sheets, Petr Cech winning the golden glove in his first season and conceding a mere 15 goals in 38 games is a record that still stands to this day.

Points: 95 points

Record: 29-8-1

Title winning margin: 12 points

Goals Scored: 72

Goals Conceded: 15

Goal Difference: +57

Key Players: John Terry, (PFA Player of the Year) and Frank Lampard (Chelsea Player of the Year), (FWA Footballer of the Year), and (PFA Fans Player of the Year) cleaned up in the individual awards. Their partnership in Chelsea’s strong spine saw The pair also be included in the PFA Team of the Year.

Decisive Moment: Frank Lampard scoring twice to grant Chelsea their first league title in 50 years in a 0-2 victory over Bolton Wanderers.

1. Man City 17/18 – The Centurions

Pep Guardiola’s first season in England was a failure in some regards, with media and pundits questioning has the Spaniard the knowhow and temperant for the Premier League.

By his second time around, any deficiencies were obsolete by the start of the 17/18 season. City was excellent in all aspects, setting countless records as they marched towards the title in a vibrant fashion.

Among the many records they set, including most away points (50), most points ahead of second-place (19), most wins (32), most wins away from home (16), most goals (106), best goal difference (+79) and most wins in a row (18), while beating every team in the league at least once and beating the record for most consecutive wins with 11 victories away from home.

Their crowning achievement, however, was reaching the never done before t accomplishment of reaching 100 points in a single league season. Being the only team in history to do so.

Points: 100 points

Record: 32-4-2

Title winning margin: 19 points

Goals Scored: 106

Goals Conceded: 27

Goal Difference: +79

Key Players: Kevin De Bruyne had his best season at the time with 16 assists and 8 goals to his name, being named in the PFA and UEFA Team of the Year. Only being bested by Mohamed Salah for Player of the Year, who was truly sensational.

Decisive Moment: Gabriel Jesus’s era-defining winner away to Southampton at the last kick of the game to secure the 100-point season.

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Days after signing Sergio Aguero from the Sky Blues, Barcelona might be looking to reunite him with a former teammate.

Newly appointed Barca president, Joan Laporta is trying to impress the fans by locking Lionel Messi down to a new contract and by making big signings.

Barça think of trying to sign Raheem Sterling (26) from Manchester City this summer. It's clear that it would be a very complicated operation. Players will need to be involved for the operation to become feasible. [@MatteMoretto] pic.twitter.com/JklE4iVDai

— barcacentre (@barcacentre) June 7, 2021

Could it happen?

The 26-year-old Englishman is currently marketed at €103 million but after a below average season that value could be lower.

Sterling fell out of favor with manager Pep Guardiola this year with him only getting ten goals and seven assists.

Laporta understands that it would be hard to lure Sterling away from Manchester to a new country after they won the Premier League.

Another problem is that the financially struggling Barca will likely have to sell on a few of their players to fund a move this big.

What for Sterling now?

Although Sterling had a poor season by his standards, he is still part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for Euro 2020.

The winger will be hoping to rekindle some form that saw this team reach the World Cup semi-finals.

England’s first group game will be against Croatia at 14:00 on Sunday 13^th of June.

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