Jesus has got great technique but he lacks the killer ability in the box that a WC striker needs.
Watch the goal he scored against Liverpool. No striker without killer instinct could put that away.
They're missing Kompany as well. Aguero's absence is felt too. The players they replaced them with are not that good.
Dias and Laporte do not commit stupid mistakes thus far. Let's see how this goes..
JamDav is right about Fernandinho. None of their DMs now has Fernandinho's ability to stop counter-attacks and cover ground defensively.
Jesus has surpassed Aguero already, Aguero simply not good enough anymore against good opponents.
The scenes when Messi arrives there and demands from Pep to play Aguero every game
He is still in job because of what he has done at City so far.
They are only 8 points off top with a game in hand and good run coming up.
Could be in a minority of one but still think City will challenge for title and go close if not win it.
They definitely have things that need to improve on though.
Of course they will challenge. Liverpool and them are still prime favorites to go all the way.
We will see if Mou can challenge.
Here are some trends this season, but it's too early to tell. Take this with a pinch of salt: