Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has said that the extra competition for places this season is the reason behind our perfect start to the campaign.
We are the only team to have maintained a 100% record so far after three games; sweeping aside West Brom, Chelsea and Everton 3-0, 3-0 and 2-0 respectively without reply, placing us at the top of the pile in this early looking Premier League table.
And the Belgian believes it is the new signings and extra competition for a run in the side that is enabling this to happen.
Speaking to the press recently, Kompany said: ‘That is one of the reasons why we have started so strong.’
‘You can’t really afford to do anything wrong during the week leading up to the game. Then, during the game, you can’t do anything wrong either as there is always someone looking over your shoulder, waiting, who is just as good as you.’
‘If they are in a better moment and they deserve a chance, they will take your place.’
‘You have got to be at the top of your game. This is what you are seeing, a group of guys who know that they need to perform. If they don’t, someone else will do it.’
On a personal level, Kompany has improved dramatically since his struggles last season. He now looks fresh and ready again, forming a stable defensive partnership with the equally impressive Eliaquim Mangala in the opening three games so far.
On the Belgian’s own form, the captain said: ‘It shows on the pitch that I feel good and feel happy with myself.’
‘I just don’t want to miss any opportunities to have a good game or have a good season. Every game counts for me. That’s when I need to perform.’
‘The extra competition is good, really good. You don’t play for a top team unless you have that.’
City play Watford at The Etihad in their next game this Saturday looking to make it four wins out of four. Be sure to check out the site for lots of pre and post match content dedicated to the game against The Hornets.
