Goa: Mumbai City FC welcome Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 debutants Punjab FC to Mumbai Football Arena on November 2, Thursday, as the latter continues their quest of bagging their first victory of the campaign. This will be the inaugural fixture between the two teams in the ISL as the Islanders will eye a victory after a 1-1 draw against Hyderabad FC last week. Punjab faced a 5-1 loss to Chennaiyin FC as Staikos Vergetis and his side prepare to undertake one of their most challenging contests of the campaign in the backyard of the ISL 2022-2023 League Winner.
What’s at stake?
Mumbai City FC
The Des Buckingham-coached side has dropped two points from winning positions this season. But, Mumbai City FC have recorded eight comeback victories in the ISL since 2019-20, which is the second most after Odisha FC (11) in that time frame. The Islanders had a pretty consistent run where they rolled over opponents amidst their journey of finishing atop the standings last season, and they need to ring in greater balance to their performances to repeat that feat from the 2022-23 season.
Punjab FC
“We didn’t expect coming from the last season to this level that we will just keep winning like last year. But, every game, we learn something new. Some games are better, some are worse. But, we are trying to improve from each game,” Punjab FC striker Luka Majcen said in an interaction ahead of their previous match. The team has endured obstacles at the start of their ISL journey but they need to collectively work towards finding their first win of the season.
