Post break, Mumbai City FC awaits Bengaluru challenge

Mumbai City FC would face a tough challenge from Bengaluru FC when the two teams square-off in the Indian Super League, which has resumed after over a month-long break, here Sunday.

The break was due to India's campaign at the AFC Asian Cup.

But with the country's campaign having ended in the group stage itself, the league has already resumed from Friday.

Presently, both Mumbai and Bengaluru are in line to make it to the last four in the ISL and a win will only bolster their chances.

Bengaluru are in the top spot with 27 points while Mumbai are in the second position with 24 points.

Mumbai, who are yet to win the coveted title, had been in good form under their new coach Jorge Costa before the break and had won their last game on December 16 when they hammered Kerala Blasters 6-1.

Mumbai's biggest asset has been their mid-fielder Modou Sougou, who has scored nine goals and has been their highest goal-scorer.

He pumped in four goals against the Blasters and would be keen