Form is strong at Manchester City right now. In fact, the Etihad side have won 17 of their last 19 matches in all competitions.
Pep Guardiola has built a juggernaut on the pitch. His team is considered as the best in the world by many, including Thomas Frank, who was the opposing coach in charge of Brentford on Wednesday night.
After the match against the Bees, Guardiola was asked about Frank's comments, and he denied the truth behind them. "The best team is Chelsea," he said. "They won the Champions League." It remains to be seen as to whether the Spaniard truly believes his words, but his recent comments on defensive strength capture why City have a legitimate claim as the best around.
During his pre-match press conference earlier this week, Guardiola was asked whether he's a defensive coach due to his team's impressive record of not conceding goals. "We defend with the ball," he said. "We believe that as much as you have the ball, this is the best way to defend.
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