The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to debate what's changed for Pep Guardiola's team this season. 

And they crunch the numbers on what's put City in such a commanding position in the table after the 5-0 demolition of West Brom.

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The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to look at how City have gone from worrying about their place in the top four, to title favourites in just a couple of months.

They examine how the system has been tweaked to get the best out of the players - and what's sparked the improvement in John Stones and Ruben Dias.

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The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to discuss the balancing act that remains with Sergio Aguero. How will his recent injuries affect his form for the final months of the season? 

Do City need to get his replacement in before he leaves? Would Erling Haaland be that man (and could City land him)? And should he be given a contract extension?

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The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to reflect on how City have gradually improved in recent weeks, culminating in the excellent showing at Chelsea.

Surely that can only bode well for the rest of the season and their attempt to win back the title from Liverpool.

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The Athletic's Sam Lee is at the end of his tether with City refusing to shoot from good positions and he's sounding off to David Mooney about it, even as Pep's side hold out to win at Southampton.

They also discuss the improvements City have made at the back and whether that will see them through this season.

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What did we learn about City and Pep Guardiola's approach to this season from that rather dour Manchester derby? 

The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to work out if this is the new normal for City and if the more controlled and less exciting approach could be the key to success for Guardiola in this extraordinary season

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Ahead of City's trip to Old Trafford, The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to assess how City are doing this season.

Could this first Manchester derby give us a lot of clues about how both teams will go on to perform this season? And what do City have to do to come out on top?

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The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to review City's 5-0 win over Burnley.

It was a good day for the under-fire players, so they discuss the roles of Mahrez, Mendy and Stones - plus, they look at how Guardiola is now backing up his tough talk with actions.

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The Athletic's Sam Lee and Jack Pitt-Brooke join David Mooney to assess the damage from the 2-0 loss at Spurs.

They look at what Guardiola needs to do to rebuild City into another great team.

And with his new contract signed, what needs to happen now to get them close to their 2017-2019 best?

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