Let’s face it, for Manchester City, the calendar represents the obstacle that stands between them and immortality.
No team had won four titles in a row before last season. How long would it take for another club to win five if that’s what they want to achieve in 2024-25?
More important is the question mark over Pep Guardiola.
Will this be the last season at City for one of the greatest managers in the history of football?
I was mesmerized by ‘The Last Dance’, the documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls and their era of dominance – will next season be Pep’s equivalent?
City start with a trip to face a Chelsea team led by Pep’s former coach, Enzo Maresca.
It will be a fascinating duel. But not as fascinating as the season as a whole.
