Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits he fears another slow start this season but insists there will be no complaining or crying.
City dropped points in five of their opening eight Premier League games last year after a late finish to the previous pandemic-hit campaign denied them any significant break or pre-season preparation.
Things have been slightly better this summer but still well short of ideal with a number of international players having only resumed training a matter of days before Sunday's league opener at Tottenham.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits he fears another slow start this season
City turned the situation around spectacularly last year as they embarked on a 28-game unbeaten run from late November to take command of the title race and ultimately win it at a canter.