Manchester City 2-1 Sunderland: 5 Talking Points

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A late own goal was enough to secure all three points for City

#5 Critical season for many youngsters

Kelechi Iheanacho
The likes of Kelechi Iheanacho might be asked to move on if he fails to shine

Raheem Sterling has improved as gleaned from early signs this season but still has a long way to go to justify his price tag. Another youngster who must be feeling the weight of his transfer fee is none other than John Stones who made an uneventful debut for Manchester City. He is the young ball-playing defender that Guardiola craved, and expect him to have a breakout season under the tutelage of a fine manager.

Kelechi Iheanacho missed two chances shortly after being brought on and he also has to put in a mammoth effort to stay relevant in this squad of superstars and to ably fill up for Aguero.

On the other side, Manchester United ‘rejects’ Donald Love, Adnan Januzaj and Paddy McNair face the most important season of their careers. Donald Love had a tough debut on the right wing, and Paddy McNair, unfortunately, conceded the decisive own goal after coming on from the bench.

Adnan Januzaj was similarly unable to prevent his side from slipping to a defeat against Manchester City, and these three must really step up their game if they harbour dreams of returning to Old Trafford as established stars.

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