(Premier league:)
(Fulham – Manchester City)
(Date: 11th May, 2024)
Grit, what was it?
In the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, grit is the firmness of mind or spirit; unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger.
Fulham FC were definitely not in a danger of any kind, but they were definitely in a hard spot; they were facing a hardship called Manchester City.
After winning 4 of the last 5 premier league titles already, in England, Manchester City were notorious and hated just as they were loved.
To most premier league fans, Manchester City was the enduring threat pushing to turn the most competitive league in the world into a farmer's league.
And during these years of domination, Manchester City were known for a certain trait, the late title charge!
Last season, in the 2-peat title race against Arsenal, at some point in the 2022/2023 premier league season, Arsenal led the league table by 11 points but a late charge of 15 straight wins secured Manchester City the title.
