""Teams win the Premier League when the team is growing every month," said Guardiola. "When that happens you arrive at the end fighting for the title. We talk a lot and the feeling that we are in that way. "It's nice to still have the feeling that we are back in terms of many things. I have the feeling it [the energy] is back.""
"The Spaniard - and City - looked tired last season, their energy sapped by a lengthy injury list on the back of a record-breaking fourth Premier League triumph in succession. While the Reds are faltering in their quest to retain the trophy, the new blood instilled in the City team signals a revitalisation for managerial mastermind Guardiola, who is leading City's charge with a move to second in the table, four points adrift of leaders Arsenal."
Sunday opened and closed with celebration for Pep Guardiola after Manchester City emphatically defeated Liverpool at the Etihad. Guardiola secured his 716th victory in his 1,000th managerial match. City had looked drained last season amid a long injury list following a fourth successive Premier League title, but new players have injected revitalisation into the squad. The win moved City to second in the table, four points behind Arsenal. Guardiola emphasized steady monthly growth and said the team feels back with renewed energy. The victory suggested renewed enjoyment and momentum for another title push.
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