Kaizer Chiefs know that it is a case of “us against the PSL”‚ midfielder George Maluleka has said of Amakhosi’s Absa Premiership title chase.
Chiefs‚ who went six points clear of second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns with their midweek‚ 50th anniversary 3-0 win against Highlands Park at FNB Stadium‚ host Cape Town City at the same venue on Sunday.
Maluleka said Chiefs are aware that many see their 16 games‚ 12 wins and two dates‚ as “a fluke” from a squad punching above their weight‚ who many expect to falter at some stage. “Every time we stumble we’ve always managed to bounce back even stronger. That’s what has kept us going‚” Maluleka said of a small hiccup of an away draw against Maritzburg United and defeat against SuperSport United on either side of Christmas.“Obviously we don’t look at what is happening in the end‚ but take it one game at a time. I think that’s very important – instead of getting way ahead of ourselves.“But I think we’ve actually taken it very well.
“We just want to make sure we don’t put too much pressure on ourselves. And we know what we’re capable of.Chiefs have a strong record against City‚ having beaten them in five of their last seven meetings‚ plus another win on penalties‚ and lost just once.It is not just a two-horse race between Chiefs and Sundowns – SuperSport and Bidvest Wits also have title credentials.
Chiefs have some pressure from four seasons without a trophy‚ and this being their 50th anniversary season‚ and of course far less trophy experience. So a buffer of seven to 10 points going into their last 10 games would significantly boost their championship hopes.“And keep in mind that these other teams fighting for the league still have to play each other. So a lot of points will be dropped.
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