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City and their fading air of invincibility

A Manchester City fan could not believe they lost to Crystal Palace at home [Courtesy]

Last Christmas, Manchester City were able to relax in the comfort of a 13-point lead in the Premier League but, after two defeats in three games, the festive mood of Pep Guardiola’s team will be tinged with a little anxiety this year.

City’s aura of invincibility has gone and with it the feeling that a second straight title for the club was almost inevitable.

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