Manchester City midfielder, Fernando, assess the period of December and January 2017 will be a decisive moment for The Citizens in the Premier League title hunt 2016-2017.
Manchester City, until the weekend of the 17th, the third highest ranking standingswhile the Premier League with 36 points, lagging seven figure from Chelsea in the first position. In the last game, Manchester City were able to defeat Arsenal, 2-1, at Etihad, Sunday (18/12/2016).
"We know our calendar is very busy at the end of the year, but this is the most important period of the season. December and January there will always be a vitalmonth. We have to keep ourselves at the top, "says Fernando.
"We have to repeat what we did in the second half against Arsenal. Appearing combative and pressing. We didn't let Arsenal breathing in the second half. If we do thisagain, we will win, "he added.
Against Arsenal, Manchester City have not reinforced and Fernandinho Ilkay Gundogan. However, the duo of Yaya Toure, Fernando shared the back play with Manchester City, judged good enough so that it is able to offer up three points at catering jogja.
"I always try to give my best. Although it's not the pinnacle of performance, I'm sureI can still play good. Everyone knows how good and Fernandinho and Gundogan vitalnya role within the team. We need them, "said Fernando.
"Unfortunately, Fernandinho will again absent on Manchester City's next game, while the injury is not severe Gundogan. However, we will keep working hard to win the next match, "said Fernando.
The Chelsea Defender, Nemanja Matic, assess the absence of Diego Costa and N'Golo Kanté on Boxing Day period against Bournemouth on Monday (26/12/2016), would affect the performance of The Blues. However, according to him, the Manager Antonio Conte would already have another alternative.
Diego Costa and N'Golo Kanté must undergo punishment bans to duel one game after getting a total of five yellow cards. Both can appear when Chelsea face Stoke City at Stamford Bridge, next December 31.
"We have to overcome that and we are experiencing this situation throughout the season, but the other clubs as well. Of course, they (Diego Costa and Kanté) is an important player for us, but the next match we will play at home, "said Nemanja Matic.
"We have to give our best. Hopefully an important player in soccer because you never know who will be playing in the next game. We must play well in order to grab the three points, "Nemanja Matic added.
The Chelsea Manager, Antonio Conte, reportedly would play Michy Batshuayi as a substitute Diego Costa in midfield ahead of The Blues. Nemanja Matic any judging, the 23-year-old striker would be able to carry out its task properly.
"He is a great player. Every day he works really hard. We have not strengthened Diego against Bournemouth, but I hope the players will become Michy determine at that game. If he scored a goal, it will be very good for us, "said Nemanja Matic.
Chelsea, until the weekend, still comfortably atop the standings while the Premier League with 43 points, winning six figures from Liverpool in second place.
Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger, began to monitor some of the players that he would try to recruit stock transfer next summer. This indicates if the original Manager France will extend the contract together with the London Club.
Wenger's contract along with Arsenal expires at the end of the 2016-2017 season. Some time ago, Wenger called is undergoing final season together at Arsenal this season. The management began to monitor some of the managers who will be designated as The Professor suksesor.
However Wenger wishes to recruit some new players in preparation for the 2017-2018 season, indicated that he would still be served as Manager of Arsenal on the upcoming season.
At the moment, Wenger was interested in bringing in Defender Valencia, Jose style,to strengthen the squad Arsenal. The style is referred to as one of the young playerswho have a high potential. The 21-year-old defender and his plan was used as a substitute for Nacho Monreal which will be 31 years old in February.
In addition to the Defender, Wenger also consider to recruit new goalie. Petr Cechwill be 35 years old in May and David Ospina could lift the legs because the main place failed to get under the bar Arsenal.
In addition, Wenger is anticipating the departure of Central Alexis Sanchez by making Marco Reus as a major game on the upcoming transfer of stock. The reluctance of management to raise the salary of Arsenal Sanchez made the player could no longer be part of the team in the summer of 2017-2018.
