When Manchester City headed off for the Club World Cup in December, they had just five clean sheets to their name for the season. Trying to win the three biggest trophies every year is a tough benchmark, yet those are the standards City have to be judged against. It hasn't been flawless since they returned, yet they have kept as many clean sheets (three) in their last five games as they have conceded goals. After five clean sheets in their first 26 games, their next five have taken just seven. Clean sheets breed confidence through the team, and there haven't been any more satisfying this season than their latest.

Source: Express January 27, 2024 23:47 UTC