#5 The gulf between the two teams was evident
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While Swansea themselves fielded a fringe unit, probably to rest their main players ahead of the crucial home tie in the league against City, the gulf in terms of quality was evident. Despite City fielding a side that had a number of fringe players themselves, they were head and shoulders above their compatriots from Wales.
Given that the Manchester side is in a number of competitions, it serves the club’s interest well to have the required depth in their squad and given the performances of some of the so called fringe players at the club, there is no reason to worry for the club’s supporters in this segment. The second string side fielded by Guardiola was easily better than a number of teams that are dished out week after week in the league.
The biggest positive of the night for the club could be the performances of youngster Angelino and Aleix Garcia. Given the investment made by the club in the infrastructure for the development of its young players, it would be a fantastic achievement if some of these youngsters break into the first team under Pep.
