“Sometimes, if you judge only on wins, you make a big mistake and pay for this in the future. For example, even if the team wins, you must understand how that was achieved because, sometimes, a victory isn’t built on a solid base. Chelsea are the unknown quantity in this season’s title race. For that reason, it’s a bit easier [for Guardiola] to impose his way.” City underachieved and finished fourth last season. What his fledgling tenure needs now is its own statement of intent, an eye-catching display against a true contender to set the standard and reestablish this team’s credentials.

Source: The Guardian September 23, 2016 21:22 UTC