Mumbai City FC is looking forward to script history in the Indian Super League.A win or a draw in their upcoming match against NorthEast United FC at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim will see the team break FC Goa's record for the longest unbeaten streak in the league's history, a record standing since 2015.
Mumbai's manager Sergio Lobera said, "I am not worried about the past game. NorthEast has improved a lot in the last two games. They are playing good attacking football and are comfortable with the ball and keep possession." He further added, "For us, this is going to be a different game. But we have improved from our first match of the competition but NorthEast also (has improved). It's not easy to play against NorthEast now. We have to go 100 percent if we want to win."
Assistant coach Alison Kharsyntiew is aware of the threat that Mumbai poses. He said, "Mumbai City is a good team. But we must believe that we can beat them tomorrow. We just have to be disciplined in our attacking and defending principles and be confident."
Mumbai unbeaten in their last 12 games having won nine and drawn thrice and are currently leading the table with 30 points. However, Mumbai have dropped points in the last three games.
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