3 reasons why Manchester City won't win the Premier League in 2018/19

#1 Weaknesses being exposed

United put a stellar comeback display at the Etihad in April.

City were truly in an unmatched stride throughout the 2017/18 campaign. By Christmas, it had become clear that the title was well and truly gone. Consequently, this came as a boost to the Etihad side and the battle was half won even before they even stepped on the pitch.

Not a single team dared to play their natural game against them, with the exception of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool. The Reds absolutely destroyed City in the Champions League, and showed the world that they still had a weakness.

However, no other team had the similar fire-power to stop them. In April, the stage was set for the Manchester derby, and it highlighted a weakness or two in the City.

Despite trailing 2-0, United won 3-2, as they dared to put bodies in the opposing final-third and press the Citizens higher, with more intent.

This is exactly the model all the title contenders would be looking at this season. City won't be given the similar freedom to play. The teams will press exactly where it hurts.

Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp of all other managers have done it in the past. It remains to be seen if Pep can pull yet another rabbit of his hat, or the trophy could be in some different coloured ribbons in May 2019.