I think Arteta has consciously traded attacking extravagance for defensive solidity, so I don’t think you can just “get it back”. However saying all that, It probably makes you likelier to win the title in the long run, but definitely much less interesting to watch. It’s similar to how Klopp has almost always allowed for a little defensive kamikaze, to ensure we are always creating enough chances. Getting the best of both worlds is really difficult. In fact, I don’t think City have it either. They tend to struggle in matches where teams go toe to toe with them, and even did that in their best iterations. It’s just that A LOT of teams don’t even attempt to get at them, probably because of the aura which has been created. The same happened with Liverpool of 2018-20 when matches at Anfield were won long before the game started.

LMAO

I have had enough of the final day pain…

On the contrary, I don’t think his playing style fits well with how top teams play now.

A formal statement to discard the “unsubstantiated allegations” against perfectly rule-abiding clubs.

Thiago? Who’s that guy?

Unfortunately, Ballon D’Or is like any other voted award. It’s more about perceptions and popularity, than actual performances over the season. It’s highly possible that Haaland would not win the Ballon D’Or at City.

I see what you did there City fan…

Wow, probably the worst post on this sub in a while. Do you even realise that Spurs have also played a game more than “Aston”…