5 reasons why Manchester City will win the UEFA Champions League

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Manchester City can finally reach the European summit this season

#2 Pep Guardiola finally has proper squad depth

AFC Bournemouth v Manchester City - Premier League
AFC Bournemouth v Manchester City - Premier League

Pep Guardiola's spending on fullbacks this transfer window has been the subject of much derision and mirth amongst rival football fans. It does the Spaniard a major disservice - Guardiola's style of play has evolved to such an extent that fullbacks are arguably one of his most crucial positions, with the ability to play an inverted fullback system a requirement.

Gone are the likes of Zabaleta, Kolarov, Clichy and Sagna. City have brought in real quality, and more importantly quality that can be suited to what Guardiola requires. The fact that Leroy Sane and Gabriel Jesus' exponential improvement goes unnoticed will work in City's favour, as a long and arduous Premier League season should offer them plenty of chances to gain experience.

Kevin de Bruyne, Yaya Toure, Raheem Sterling and David Silva offer plenty of options going forward, not to mention that Phil Foden and Brahim Diaz are arguably the most exciting youngsters coming through in football. City have the squad to deal with the fatigue of a long season, and the requisite quality to go far in the UEFA Champions League.

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Edited by Sunaadh Sagar