The most accurate truism is that all characters need a wound. Not a literal wound, like a sore or pustule. An emotional wound. Wounds give pathos and relatability.
City have suddenly underdog-ish. They have depth and pathos. It is the most stunning brand pivot, perhaps even a final victory for the project.
This might have been unlikely during the era of brilliantly executed billionaire-ball. We will be more efficient. We will spend more. We will install the best bolt-on intelligence unit on the planet.
The only way a project this powerful can be interesting is by failing. City were interesting when Pep Guardiola over-thought some big games.
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