Groves points out that the average age of Manchester City's players is 24, which is relatively young. However, he notes that the team lacks the presence and stature of their previous treble-winning side.
Groves thinks that the current Manchester City team is in transition and has lost its aura. He points out that the team had more shots than Manchester City when they played at home, which is unusual.
Groves believes that the teams that visit the Etihad Stadium now are more confident because they know that Manchester City is not the same team it used to be. He thinks that the team's age is a major factor in this decline.