Pep Guardiola motivates Man City for consecutive Champions League win

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[{"selector":"#anim-c46972d1-a1a5-413a-b158-fbb8790fe3e5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-25.85584879423724%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Manchester City, having won the treble and the Super Cup this season, shows promising team mentality and is in a strong Premier League position with five opening fixture wins. Via