Joao Cancelo reveals his target for new Man City season

Joao Cancelo has opened up about the pressures of being in a Manchester City side that has won four out of the last five Premier League titles.

With less than three weeks to go until the beginning of the new Premier League campaign, Manchester City got off to a solid pre-season start as they beat Club America 2-1 at the NRG Stadium in Texas. Fans were expecting to see new signing Erling Haaland in action but the Norwegian did not feature as he watched his new teammates from the sidelines.

Kevin de Bruyne was in fine form as he scored both of City's goals as a reminder of his ability, while Cancelo donned his No.7 shirt for the first time — the left-back was handed the new shirt number after Raheem Sterling's departure to Chelsea was confirmed.

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While on tour in the United States, the club's only recognised senior left-back has been discussing the expectations that come with the success that City have experienced in recent years. The 28-year-old defender also revealed his excitement about being able to play football again after the summer break.

Speaking to City's in-house media, he said: “The truth is that I already missed football. I cannot go long periods without playing football — I love playing football.

“It is the thing I like to do the most. For me, it is always good to come back, and even more if it is at this club, Manchester City, which has given me so many positive things.

“Obviously, now we have an extra responsibility because we must keep this title, which is the Premier League.

“In the last five years we have won four of them. I think the expectations are upon us. I think that is good for the