Wanting to win the Champions League and Premier League and stating it is their aim in no uncertain, yet most public, terms, is a brave and brash statement. When funded by oil-money and having a bench that more closely resembles a world-beating seven a-side football team than a Premier League bench, the statement suddenly seems more warranted than ambitious.
They’ll lose the Toure double-act in the New Year to the African Cup of Nations and Yaya will be much missed in the role he plays in midfield. 1037 minutes have already been played by Yaya Toure in the Premier League, a figure only beaten in the City dressing room by Joleon Lesscott and Joe Hart who have played 90 minutes week in week out for The Citizens and then still the difference is only 43 minutes; less than a half.
The ever present, who has started every single league game this season, is pivotal to the way Manchester City play. Although playing in quite an advanced role in the midfield, he is responsible for a lot of break up play in opposition attacks and going forward, the Ivorian has assisted 5 goals and scored one himself.
Luckily, so far, the absenteeism of Carlos Tevez has played no part in dislodging his fellow team mate’s season. Furthermore, City are always in a position to strengthen. Signings will bolster their Premier League squad, however it is unlikely that anyone they buy will be available for Champions League selection, unless of course they buy from outside the continent.
Their ambition is undoubted but will they have the ability to go the full length?
With City still in the League Cup and the F.A Cup yet to start for the Premier League, City may well be inline to match United’s famous treble. Now that would annoy Fergie.
Written by Jordan Florit for www.maycauseoffence.com/ For more articles visit my website or my Twitter @JordanFlorit
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