It is literally unfair to just conclude on Manchester City as an underdog this season. I agree that they have not been I their best form and performance this season but it is not satisfactory enough to conclude on them as underdogs when we have the actual underdogs who are yet to have a decent start this season. Soon I believe their former and performance will still improve so let us give them that time and see what will be of them soon.
Perhaps what happens to Manchester City this season will be very different from last season, because this season several underdog teams have also undergone changes and could even become stronger this season. So, Manchester City's journey this season won't be easy, although I personally still believe Manchester City will be a team that will return to strength this season. However, the obstacles this season will truly create excessive difficulties for any team, so the players and coaches will have to fight harder this season.
The season has just begun and you are sounding as if City lost all the matches they played. Their time is fading away gradually, which is the reaaon you see them not performing as expected. Nothing last forever, change is constant, it's time for other clubs to dominate the league. Watch out for Liverpool dominance this season.