Deng Kai: "I have to correct Lahm a bit, we don't just have so many excellent players. We have so many of the best players!"
"Exactly! I believe that many of us in the team, if not every one of us, will become the best player at a certain moment, in a certain area."
"But we need to prove this with some achievements and honors."
"That's why we work tirelessly on the pitch."
"That's also why we still strive to attack even after scoring the fifth, eighth, or even the tenth goal."
"No one is born great, but we are making ourselves and Manchester City great!"
Sky Sports then compiled quotes from various Manchester City players and published a special issue: "A Team Becoming Great—Manchester City!"
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On September 27th, the seventh round of the English Premier League kicked off.
Manchester City vs Birmingham.
Essien was temporarily away from the team due to family matters, and Fabregas got the chance to start, with Tu Lei playing as the defensive midfielder.
