Get the biggest City stories, analysis and transfer updates delivered straight to your inbox Kevin De Bruyne has pinpointed the physical and mental strain of having no real summer break as the reason for Manchester City ’s poor start to the season.
The Blues were one of two Premier League clubs – the other being Manchester United – who had no summer break after the resumption of the season following lockdown meant the European club competitions had to be played to a conclusion in August.
When the new season started, City looked listless and lacking sharpness at times, dropping points frequently – and after nine matches were sitting down in 13 th position, and being ignored as title contenders.
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