Here are the key things we learned from the 5-2 defeat away to City on Saturday lunchtime that leaves the team struggling in the title race after just two games.

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A leaky defence won’t win you titles

I think the statistics are clear: played 2 conceded 7.

An average of 3.5 goals conceded per game is not a serious number if you want to compete for the title or even for a Champions League place.

Chelsea and Manchester City now have six points and, respectively, a 12-0 and 9-2 goal difference, while we trail them by three points already with a 5-7 goal difference.

That is a 14-goal turnaround against Chelsea already.

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