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Manchester City can seize the top Premier League standings, following the defeat Chelsea. The Citizens are now asked to keep the rhythm.
Chelsea, previous leaders, failed to pick up points against West Ham United at London Stadium, Saturday (4/12/2021) in the 15th week Premier League. The Blues lost 2-3.
The defeat made Chelsea overtaken its rivals. After Liverpool had won the top of the standings after a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, it’s City’s turn to feel the reins of competition leadership after overcoming the resistance Watford 3-1, Sunday (5/12) early morning WIB.
City win thanks to goals scored Raheem Sterling and brace Bernardo silva. While Watford only replied through Juan Hernandez. Now, City collect 35 points from 14 matches, followed by Liverpool (34) and Chelsea (33).
Pep Guardiola, manager Manchester City, reminding his team to be consistent. This is because the competition is entering a difficult condition, both in terms of schedule, weather, and the condition of players who have started to fall due to injuries.
“There are many games to come and this is the toughest part of the season. We will try to continue at this level and this rhythm,” he said, on the club’s official website.
“Everyone comes back, it doesn’t matter who plays, we are consistent and win games, but in football everything can go down in one second.”
“I’m more than happy with what people have done in this difficult period. Now comes the toughest for the number of games, the weather, the injuries. We continue to follow this rhythm and try to play well,” he said.
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