In a year that is now marked by Manchester City’s torrid form over the last 12 matches, it is very easy to forget the endless list of memorable moments that have made history not only at the Etihad Stadium, but throughout English football in the second half of last season.

You could say that the calendar year as a whole has been a tale of two halves, and that brings us to our moment of the year for Pep Guardiola; the 2-3 victory over Newcastle United less than two weeks into 2024 – the ultimate tale of two halves in a football match.

It was arguably at this point that the direction of the Premier League title swung in City’s direction once again. That’s when many of City’s opponents felt helpless and were about to watch Pep Guardiola’s players win a fourth consecutive Premier League title – and that’s exactly what happened .

Kevin De Bruyne made the ultimate comeback after six months out to slam home an excellent equalizer before providing a superb assist for Oscar Bobb to score his own incredible individual goal and break firmly into the first-team scene.

It was not only a glimpse into the sensational quality that Manchester City have, capable of winning league title after league title, but also a look to the future and the constant conveyor belt of world-class talent provided to Pep Guardiola . through the academic system.

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