Playing for a club of Manchester City’s stature, even some of the best and most trophy-laden players in the world are subject to widespread criticism. When joining a club of City’s stature in the game or any elite side for that matter, players must be aware that microanalysis will become common when it comes to their performances. As a result, the discourse around divisive players in particular will often seem fickle. However, that is the name of the game as a world-class player at the highest level and it is an aspect of playing at the biggest stages that players are challenged to become accu…
