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Chennaiyin FC is set to conclude the year with as they face the ever-so-tough Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Mumbai Football Arena. Currently positioned in sixth place on the points table with 12 points, Chennaiyin FC aims to finish the year on a positive note.

Head coach Owen Coyle expressed excitement about facing Mumbai City FC, highlighting their attacking style of football. The upcoming match promises an engaging clash between the two teams.

"I am looking to play against Mumbai City as it would be a really good contest. We are going up against a very good side and I really enjoy it when we play in their stadium and environment. It's always refreshing to go against Mumbai City as they play a very attacking style of football which suits us because we play on the front foot as well. So, I think you'll see two very attack-minded teams getting all out to win a tough game," commented Coyle ahead of the match during the press-conference.

He added, "Of course, it will be a tough game to play with an opponent like Mumbai City but they will know that we have quality, we have goals within our team and we can be dangerous in any situation. I think we'll be making a very good game for sure."

The Scotsman also mentioned that Chennaiyin have been consistent in the league after the first three games and look to improve continuously with every passing match.

Coyle stated, "The only thing that damaged us was our first three games. From that moment on, our team has been consistent. Obviously, you came up against good teams, this can happen but before getting into the Punjab FC game, we'd drawn three games we could easily have won. We beat Bengaluru FC, so there was no inconsistency there. It's a learning curve, but we still did enough with the chances we created."

"We created many moments that could have ended in goals. What our team wants to do is continue to try and improve overall, to get that good level. So, of course, disappointed to lose in the last game against Punjab FC, but as I said, the form we've been in, the forthcoming game will be a good one," added the head coach.

Defender Lazar Cirkovic also joined the 57-year-old tactician during the press conference and asserted that he wants to help the club get better in every way possible.

"In football, there is always some kind of pressure and I know that very well from my experience. We're just here to help the club as much as we can. We are a big family and I don't feel here like a foreign place. The team is really like one big family, one good group and for sure we want to perform well in every match. I was struggling with fitness a bit but now I am better and ready to play my part in the team," commented Cirkovic.

Chennaiyin and Mumbai City share a close head-to-head record in 18 matches played between them in ISL, with the Marina Machans having won six matches, while Mumbai City registered victories in nine games.

The match will begin at 8 PM IST as the fans can watch the action live on Viacom18 and JioCinema

Head-to-head:

Matches: 18, CFC: 6, MCFC: 9, Draw: 3