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As the 2018-19 English Premier League season enters its final phase; the race for the title is getting intense. Last year's title holders Manchester City is enjoying an eventful run and their win against Fulham yesterday has helped them reach at the top of the table with 77 points.
However, Liverpool regained the top spot with 79 points; having played an extra game. Both teams are separated by only one point and are looking good to finish the season on a high. Manchester City has played an attractive brand of football and is once again showing why it is considered one of the best clubs in English football.
Pep Guardiola ’s side is enjoying an impressive run at the moment and the team has looked dominant in every department on the field. The forward line has continued to play the kind of aggressive and free-flowing football for which it is known.
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The midfield has also looked fluid in its approach with its possession-based approach and they have looked sharp on the flanks too. The defense has looked far more sturdy after the return of their skipper Vincent Kompany.
We all know Guardiola has the knack of thinking out of the box and has the ability to bring the best out of his players. The 48-year-old manager has trusted in his players' abilities; which has allowed his players to play more freely and to their strengths.
Guardiola is making some very interesting and clever changes in the side keeping in mind their Champions League quarter-final game against Tottenham.
The Citizens have continued with their impressive run from the last season and will be eager to seal the title. It won’t come as a surprise if the defending Champions win both the Premier League as well as the Champions League title.
Altogether, Manchester City have some exceptional talents in its camp who have played a crucial role for the side in the entire season. We take a look at 5 such players who impressed the most this season.
#1 Sergio Aguero
Sergio Aguero has been one of the most consistent performers for Manchester City over the last few years. In the 2017-18 Premier League season too, the Argentine was an influential figure in his side’s success. Aguero has continued with his good run of form in this campaign too.
Though there were reports about his possible fallout with Guardiola a couple of years ago, the manager had stated that everything was fine between the two. The 30-year-old can outpower his opponents with his swift and fast moves. Aguero’s finishing has also looked been brilliant in the 2018-19 season.
The striker has registered 19 goals in 27 matches in Premier League games this season and has six assists to his name. Aguero has also netted 5 goals in 5 Champions League games this season.
The Argentine has got the better of his rivals with his ability to position himself inside the box with his inventive moves. Aguero will be expected to continue with his good run of form as he is someone, who has the ability to change the outcome of a particular with his individual brilliance.
He has delivered some sensational performances whenever the team needed him the most. The former Atletico Madrid player will always be remembered as one of the greats in the history of Premier League.
His form will be critical for Manchester City in their Champions League quarter-final game against Tottenham Hotspur. His quickness on the field has always caught the opposition’s defense off guard.
Aguero has always been a fighter on the field because of his never say die attitude. The striker can also win the ball from the opposition's defense with his combativeness. His presence provides a lot of width in this Etihad outfit forward line.
# 2 Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling was at the top of the game in the 2017-18 Premier League season and in the current season too, the England international has continued with his fine run of form. The 24-year-old has outsmarted the best defenses in the league with his deceptive moves.
Sterling has operated quite well at the flanks and has always been a smooth operator during set pieces too. He has combined efficiently with the likes of Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus in the forward line. The England international has regularly showcased his class with some elegant finishes and clever passes.
He had been Pep Guardiola’s go to man right throughout the season during crunch situations. The elegant midfielder has netted 15 goals in 28 Premier League games in the current season with 11 assists to his name.
Sterling has also registered three goals and three assists in eight Champions League games this season. He has always been praised for his ability to adapt and play both as a winger and an attacking midfielder.
His last-minute goal against Schalke 04 in their 2nd leg of the pre-quarter game of the Champions League helped the side register a 3-2 win over the German club and gain a significant advantage.
The striker has shown great improvement over the last few seasons and has been a vital cog for the Etihad outfit. In the 2018-19 Season, Sterling has been used as forward which has provided a lot of bite in Manchester City forward line.
The former Liverpool player has shown tremendous character on the field and has looked technically strong for the Etihad outfit. He has been instrumental in holding the midfield together and played a supporting role for the forward line over the last couple of years.
Pep Guardiola has played a crucial role in bringing the best out of him by motivating him for his consistency. Rival defenses have found it tough to deal with Sterling's unorthodox moves. and his presence infuses a lot of stability in the forward line.
He has always been appreciated for his ability to keep the ball in possession and open up the opposition's defense with his speed and his control. The English International is extremely adept at winning the ball back from the opposition.
# 3 Bernardo Silva
Bernando Silva has been the core of Manchester City's midfield this season after Kevin De Bruyne's injury problems. The 24-year-old has registered six goals and eight assists to his in the name in the premier league this season.
His pace and darting forays have grounded the staunchest of defenses. His predatory skills inside the box have been a threat to every team . Silva has showcased some exceptional playmaking skills; which have earned him a lot of appreciation. Guardiola too has praised the Portugal international's consistency a lot of times since the start of this campaign
Silva's inclusion provides a lot of pace in this Manchester City midfield which has made it much more intense. Silva has this ability to take the game away from the opposition with his attacking runs.
Silva provides the required strength in the midfield along with the experienced David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne. He has also scored three goals in the Champions League games this season with an and assists. Silva also scored a goal in his team's 2-0 win over Fulham yesterday.
He has also netted 2 goals in the FA Cup games this season. His 2 goals against Olympique Lyon and Shakhtar Donetsk in the group stages of the Champions League in September and October were crucial in ensuring City's qualification.
The midfielder has been a revelation for Manchester City and has been the most consistent performers for the Citizens right throughout the season. His work rate has made him a fan favorite at the Etihad stadium.
Silva has also got this knack of creating chances with his skillful dribbles and has shown his intelligence at the flanks with some clever moves. Silva has been a busy player on the field and will surely be a vital component for the Citizens in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
# 4 David Silva
An experienced campaigner, David Silva has all the qualities you want in a midfielder. He has been a guiding force behind the success of youngsters like Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling.
His ability to link up with the forwards has been a crucial factor behind Manchester City's success. Silva has been an old guard for the citizens as the Spaniard has been playing for the club since the 2010-11 season.
His capabilities are there for all to see, as he offers great depth in the midfield along with other midfielders like Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, Fernandinho. He can also play as an attacking midfielder as well as a winger
Silva has combined well with the forward line consisting of Gabriel Jesus and the charismatic Sergio Aguero. The midfielder has scored six goals in 27 matches and also has six assists to his name. He has also scored three goals in 7 Champions League games this season.
The former Valencia player is the fittest member of the team and has been a busy player for the Etihad outfit. During the 2016-17 season, Silva was criticized for underperforming against some tough opponents but was back to his best in the record-breaking 2017-18 season for Manchester City.
Silva signed a 3-year contract with Manchester City last year and it clearly shows how eager the owners, as well as the team management, are to retain Silva because of the experience, creativity, and leadership he brings to the table.
# 5 Leroy Sane
After not being selected for last year’s World Cup, Leroy Sane was eager to prove his worth with some determined performances. The German has managed to do that being a key figure for Manchester City in the forward line this season.
The 23-year-old has got the ability to outperform the opposition’s defense with his pace and deception. The winger has looked threatening at the flanks and has looked sharp during set pieces.
The former Schalke 04 player has the ability to move inside the opposition’s territory with his electric runs; which have troubled the best of defenses. Sane will be an influential figure for the Citizens in their Champions League quarter-final against Tottenham Hotspur.
Sane is one of the most promising talents in the Premier League at the moment. He can also be a tricky player because of his quick movement and blistering pace on the counter-attack
The German- international has co-ordinated quite well with the midfield with his swift and intelligent moves. Sane has scored eight goals in 25 Premier League games this season with 10 assists to his name.
He has also netted four goals and four assists in six Champions League games this season. Sane has also got the ability to move inside the box with some skillful dribbling; which makes him unstoppable at his best.
