If resilience had a face this season, it would probably be rubbing its temples and asking Pep Guardiola for a tactical timeout. Manchester City, a club synonymous with dominance, found themselves stumbling through a season filled with more plot twists than a telenovela. And yet, Ilkay Gundogan, the ever-composed midfield metronome, has no doubt they’re poised to roar back in 2025-26.
The city’s third-place finish—while respectable—felt like bringing a butter knife to a sword fight. Nine Premier League defeats under Guardiola? That’s like watching Beethoven forget how to play the piano.
Gundogan’s Optimism Is More Than Just Pep Talk
Let’s not pretend City ended the season like a team ready for an all-inclusive golf retreat. Since the last international break, they kicked into gear like they were late for their own trophy parade. Gundogan, now with the serene wisdom of a man who’s seen Kevin De Bruyne actually teleport mid-match, pointed out that the team “won most of the games” in the final stretch.
That’s not just a hot streak—it’s a road map. One that involves far fewer own goals and much more champagne.
How Gundogan Is Channeling the Spirit of Comebacks
It’s not just about playing better. Gundogan wants Manchester City to turn those final weeks of form into a full-season habit—like flossing, but with 90-minute pressing and goal tallies. “Nothing less than excellence,” he said, presumably while polishing the Etihad trophy cabinet with sheer willpower.
Next up? Club World Cup and Premier League revenge tour. Get your popcorn.
The Last Word: A Guarantee?
If football had a weather forecast, Gundogan is predicting a clear sky of silverware. His confidence isn’t blind; it’s built on experience, grit, and the ability to bounce back harder than a bad tweet.
And if there’s one thing we know about Gundogan, it’s that when he talks, you’d do well to listen. Even if you’re Liverpool. Or worse, Tottenham.
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