Before the hearing into the Premier League's accusations against Manchester City has taken place, the groundwork for potential outcomes is already being prepared.
28.04.2024 - 03:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Two fixtures at the City Ground feature in the Netflix documentary on Manchester City's treble and in their own way both are revealing.
In February, Pep Guardiola and his players gathered around a phone in the away dressing room to watch Arsenal's dramatic late comeback at Aston Villa, before going out and dropping points in a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest. It could have been a defining day in the title race, but the Blues rediscovered their poise.
They won 11 games in a row to move to the brink of the title and they were confirmed as champions when Arsenal lost at the City Ground on May 20, with Guardiola's squad watching that game at the City Football Academy before facing Chelsea at the Etihad the following day.
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Winning the title on the pitch might be the ultimate feeling, but there is still something to be said for being crowned champions while you're all together.
"It was obviously a special day because it was the day we won our third Premier League title in a row," said Rodri. "I remember that we all knew we had to beat Chelsea at home the day after Forest played Arsenal and that was the only thing we were concerned about.
"But Forest won the game meaning we became champions. It was an unbelievable feeling because we knew we had the title back in our arms."
Those celebrations at the CFA showed how tight this squad are and it was one of several scenes in Together: Treble Winners that highlighted the unity within Guardiola's group.
“There’s a reason the documentary is called Together! That is what we are. All of my teammates, the coaches,
Before the hearing into the Premier League's accusations against Manchester City has taken place, the groundwork for potential outcomes is already being prepared.
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