Just how good are Manchester City this season?
Pep Guardiola's side were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Southampton this year but are still in the hunt for three major trophies heading into the final months of the season. They trail Premier League leaders Arsenal by eight points but with a game in hand as well as a home game against the frontrunners the reigning champions are still confident they can be victorious again - especially if the 42-goal Erling Haaland can return fit and firing from the groin injury that kept him out of Liverpool.
Irrespective of the table, the signing of Haaland in particular has led to much debate over whether City are better this season or not. Has their considerable change over the summer where they sold a number of experienced winners and brought in fresh-faced replacements had an immediate benefit?
