The situation with Manchester city has really caused them come level of undermining by some other teams, it was almost going to look like they were about getting a back to back loosing record, but it turned out that they still have the ability to protect their reputation regardless of their predicament with injured players, they still have good substitutes.
- Only one team, Arsenal in the era of Henry and Beckham, managed to win the championship with an unbeaten record, a feat no other champion has replicated. Mancity this season is facing a tough situation, continuously dropping points and losing a key player, Rodri, putting them in a temporary crisis.
- However, I believe Pep with his experience knows how to revive and accelerate at the right time, might find a way to navigate through this challenging period and compete effectively in the title race. They did something similar last season, accelerating and winning all 13 matches at the end of the season, surpassing Arsenal to claim the title.
The EPL is full of surprises. Just a couple of seasons ago, Aston Villa fans would be happy if their club finished 10th position. 16 matches into the season, who would have thought that Aston Villa would be considered title contenders. For the Arsenal vs Aston Villa match, I could see it was already over when Aston Villa scored a goal. I noticed Aston Villa have never lost any game from a winning position, if they are a goal up they will defend with everything they have got.
Every team in the premier league goes through a period time where you lose players to injuries. Aston Villa do not have the squad depth for when this happens.
- This season appears to be more challenging for giants like Arsenal, Liverpool, and Mancity as mid-table opponents such as Tottenham and Aston Villa are rising strongly. I acknowledge that Aston Villa's squad depth may not match those of the top teams, but their style of play is more team-oriented, not overly reliant on specific individuals.
- Moreover, they are not expending energy and resources on major tournaments like the other giants. They have surpassed Mancity and are directly threatening the positions of Liverpool and Arsenal, providing a resounding answer to what they have achieved.