Man City legend Richard Dunne believes that their fortunes rely on the performances of two superstars. Once the all-conquering behemoth of English football, Pep Guardiola's side have only one win in their last 10 outings - off the back of winning their fourth straight Premier League title last season.
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Their title hopes have thinned this season, as they lie fifth, trailing league-leaders Liverpool by nine points. Meanwhile, there is every chance that they struggle to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages, languishing in 22nd-place, just a point safe from missing out on the round of 16 play-offs.
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Dunne argued that City's hopes to win silverware for the eighth consecutive season rest on the form and fitness of Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish. 'Kevin De Bruyne is hugely important. He's been the Premier League's best player for the last 10 years or so,' he told BestBettingSites.
Richard Dunne believes Man City need Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish back at their best. Pep Guardiola has won one of his last 10 games in all competitions with City - a historic slump. His side won their record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League title just last season.
'The team hasn't played as well, they're not as creative without him. I'm sure the reason for Kevin not starting that many games recently is because the manager doesn't want to lose him long term again. 'We all know what difference a fit and firing Kevin De Bruyne can make, so it's important for City that they keep him fit for the remainder of the season.'.
