Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne insists he is not worried about Arsenal in Premier League title race despite Community Shield defeat
Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne insists he is not worried about Arsenal in Premier League title race despite Community Shield defeat
Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has insisted he is not worried about Arsenal in the Premier League title race this season.
Arsenal led the table for most of last season, but eventually finished five points behind City, who were crowned champions for the third season in a row.
The Gunners beat City on penalties to win the Community Shield, but De Bruyne, who missed a penalty in the shootout, insists it would be wrong to focus on Mikel Arteta’s side as there are ‘eight or nine’ other teams that could win. the competition.
As reported by Manchester evening news, De Bruyne said: “There are about eight or nine teams, so I’m not worried about that. We just do what we have to do.’
Reflecting on City’s performance, De Bruyne stated that his team played well, but were unlucky enough to conced a ‘stupid goal’ late on when Leandro Trossard equalized for Arsenal with a deflected shot.
Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne says he is not worried about Arsenal in the title race
De Bruyne stated that there are eight or nine teams that can win the competition
He said: “Everyone needs to sharpen up but we played well and we had some chances to score and in the end what can you do? It’s a deflection, it’s a stupid goal.’
City, who are aiming for a record fourth title in a row, know they are likely to face fierce competition this season.
For example, Arsenal has strengthened with Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz.
Manchester United meanwhile have signed Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund.
Liverpool finished fifth last season, but Jurgen Klopp’s side, who have brought in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, are hoping to do a little better this time around.
It’s been a busy summer for Chelsea, as they look to rebuild under Mauricio Pochettino, and a new era has also begun at Tottenham Hotspur, where Ange Postecoglou has taken charge. In addition, Newcastle will be supported by their involvement in the Champions League.
As for City, Pep Guardiola’s side have lost some talented players in Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez, but they have signed Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic.
Mikel Arteta’s team has won the Community Shield and hopes to compete for the title again
