Manchester City’s dominance in English football continued in the 2022-23 season as they secured their third Premier League title on the bounce.
Pep Guardiola’s men have consistently stood tall above the rest as they hunted down the Gunners, overtook them and won the title with matches to spare.
Afrosport reviews the Citizens’ Premier League season filled with ups and downs.
Best Player: Erling Haaland
As obvious as this, the Norwegian striker struck fear in the hearts of Premier League as he scored 36 goals in his first season, making light work of all that stood before him. It can only get better from hereon as he is only 22 years old and has quite a few more season to play for the Cityzens.
Flop Signing: Kalvin Philips
The English defensive midfielder left so much to be desired in his first season as he failed to stamp his authority in the City midfield. Off the back of his impressive performance for Leeds the previous season, the City fans were expecting to see him in action, only to make only 12 appearances throughout the season.
Best Game: 4-1 home win vs Arsenal
In one of the premier League’s most anticipated fixtures in recent history, both side were looking for looking for the edge in what would be a season defining match. A dominant display from City ensured they won a potential season-defining match, Manchester City were clinical on this day as they shoved the Gunners aside to take charge of the title fight.
Worst Result: 2-1 loss to Brentford
Brentford put in a superb performance as they snapped Manchester City’s 11-game home winning streak in the Premier League in the Etihad Stadium, as they snatched a 2-1 win against the champions.
Top Scorer: Erling Haaland
36 goals in 35 matches in his first season, was enough to make him the top scorer in the Manchester City squad and in the entire league. Next season looks primed with much excitement as football fans look forward to what the Norwegian striker has to offer.
