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Manchester City, kausiennakko 2023-2024
The 2022-2023 Premier League season was an intriguing one for Manchester City. Despite early struggles, the team managed to maintain a high ESBC Power AI rating, a testament to their overall strength and potential. The season was marked by a series of ups and downs, but the Cityzens' resilience and tactical acumen were on full display throughout.
Manchester City's season started on a shaky note, with a few unexpected losses and draws that raised eyebrows among pundits and fans alike. However, their ESBC Power AI rating, a comprehensive measure of team strength based on a variety of factors including player performance, team tactics, and historical data, remained high. This indicated that despite the early hiccups, the underlying metrics still pointed towards a strong team with the potential to turn things around.
And turn things around they did. As the season progressed, Manchester City began to find their rhythm. Their Expected Goals For (xGF) metric was the best in the league by a considerable margin, standing at an impressive 2.36. This statistic, which measures the number of goals a team is expected to score based on the quality of their chances, showed that City's attack was creating high-quality opportunities at a rate unmatched by any other team in the league.
However, it was not just their attacking prowess that stood out. Manchester City's performance in the Expected Goals Against (xGA) metric was even more impressive. They ended the season with an xGA of just 0.77, the best in the league. This metric, which estimates the number of goals a team is expected to concede based on the quality of chances they allow, demonstrated that City's defence was as formidable as their attack.
The combination of a potent attack and a solid defence is a recipe for success in football, and it was no different for Manchester City in the 2022-2023 season. Despite the early struggles, they managed to harness their potential and deliver performances that were in line with their high ESBC Power AI rating. The season was a testament to the team's resilience, tactical acumen, and the quality of their squad, and it set the stage for what promises to be an exciting future for the club.
Most notable departures for the upcoming season were Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez. While these two are world-class players, City's quality material can most likely handle this situation. Especially with the newcomer Mateo Kovacic added in to the mix.
Once again Manchester City is the front-runner for the title.
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