The away game at Spurs last Tuesday was the decider as everyone predicted. City were awful in the first half, like they have been for many minutes in many matches this season, but in the second half it took one pass from KdB to split the defence and leave The Viking with a tap in from half a yard. Spurs had a chance to equalise but Ortega saved when Son looked odds on to score. A few minutes later and Doku wins a penalty and there was a universal sigh of relief from City fans worldwide.
West Ham were never going to trouble City at the Etihad on Sunday.
Within 79 seconds Foden had put City on course to win Pep's 6th title in the last 7 seasons, and his 4th in a row. A feat never before accomplished in English football. With this victory Pep has secured his place as the greatest manager in EPL history with 6 leagues and one Champions League and numerous FA and Carabao Cups, and don't forget a World Club Cup, all inside 8 years. A treble last season and 4-in-a-row this season demonstrate that this side have something special. Sadly predictable are the taunts of cheating. I understand.
It winds people up that one team dominate, but have they not heard of "innocent until proven otherwise"? It seems not. And if they are guilty of any of the charges, what exactly are they guilty of? Accused of corruption by the most corrupt sporting authorities on the planet smacks of desperation. United have spent more than City in recent years and have finished mid-table. Money doesn't buy titles. City have spent wisely and built excellence. They attracted the best manager in modern football and backed him. The sad sack haters will be pleased to see Pep leave, probably at the end of next season when his current contract runs out. Then it will be someone else's turn to dominate, and the haters will hate them.
West Ham were never going to trouble City at the Etihad on Sunday.
Within 79 seconds Foden had put City on course to win Pep's 6th title in the last 7 seasons, and his 4th in a row. A feat never before accomplished in English football. With this victory Pep has secured his place as the greatest manager in EPL history with 6 leagues and one Champions League and numerous FA and Carabao Cups, and don't forget a World Club Cup, all inside 8 years. A treble last season and 4-in-a-row this season demonstrate that this side have something special. Sadly predictable are the taunts of cheating. I understand.
It winds people up that one team dominate, but have they not heard of "innocent until proven otherwise"? It seems not. And if they are guilty of any of the charges, what exactly are they guilty of? Accused of corruption by the most corrupt sporting authorities on the planet smacks of desperation. United have spent more than City in recent years and have finished mid-table. Money doesn't buy titles. City have spent wisely and built excellence. They attracted the best manager in modern football and backed him. The sad sack haters will be pleased to see Pep leave, probably at the end of next season when his current contract runs out. Then it will be someone else's turn to dominate, and the haters will hate them.
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| Peter Anderson is a Unionist with a keen interest in sports |
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