Mumbai City FC has been a notch higher every single Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 club in this season. They are the only unbeaten team in the ISL so far and their Head Coach Des Buckingham has speared the troops quite efficiently.
One of the strongest contenders for the ISL Shield and the ISL trophy for this season, Mumbai City FC can well achieve glory in the ongoing ISL. They have a formidable team, good coaching support and of course, a fantastic cheering support system as well in the form of fans.
With 48 goals in 17 games, the Islanders are well on course to win the ISL Shield first. With a game more than 2nd placed Hyderabad FC, Mumbai City FC have a 7 point lead and are unbeaten in ISL 2022-23 so far.
In this article, we take a look at 3 reasons why Mumbai City FC might win their 2nd ISL title in this season:
1. Mumbai City FC are so far the only unbeaten team
The fact that the Mumbai-based team are so far the only unbeaten team in the ISL proves the fact that they brim with class and skill. All the players of Mumbai have been phenomenal and have contributed in some way or the other in their unparalleled dominance and success. Mumbai City have so far registered 13 wins in 17 matches.
2. Des Buckingham’s style of play
Des Buckingham’s attacking style of play has transformed Mumbai City FC into a juggernaut. They have been one of the toughest sides to beat in the ISL and sit at the top of the table, courtesy their stupendous performances. Head Coach Des Buckingham has also signed a contract extension with the Islanders and will be remaining with the club till the end of the 2024-25 season.
3. Most of the players are in form
Barring a few, all the players of Mumbai City FC are in red-hot form. The ISL Shield and ISL winner of the 2020-21 season, Mumbai City FC have some in-form players in the form of Lallianzauala Chhangte, Phurba Lachenpa, Jorge Pereyra Diaz and Ahmed Jahouh.
While Jahouh tops the list of most successful tackles with 39 tackles under his belt, Jorge Pereyra Diaz is the joint-highest goal-scorer of ISL 2022-23, with 10 goals under his belt. These players have successfully worked in tandem to make sure, Mumbai City FC stay at the top.
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