Ahmed Jahouh

ISL 2020-21: Bipin Singh scores hat-trick as Mumbai City thrash Odisha FC to keep hopes of first-place finish alive

After Odisha had taken a shock early lead through Diego Mauricio (9th minute), Mumbai hit back hard through goals from Bartholomew Ogbeche (14th, 43rd), Bipin Singh (38th, 47th, 86th) and Cy Goddard (44th).

ISL 2020-21: Ahmed Jahouh's error costs Mumbai City FC, tactical changes work for Hyderabad FC and other talking points

Here are some talking points from the past gameweek from the Indian Super League's ongoing season.

ISL 2020-21: Esmael Goncalves scores late equaliser as Chennaiyin FC hold league-leaders Mumbai City FC

However, the result meant the Islanders extended their unbeaten run to 12 games, matching FC Goa's record.

ISL 2020-21: Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Adam le Fondre score as Mumbai City FC beat Hyderabad FC

In a match where both sides struggle to create clear-cut chances, Vignesh's acrobatic 38th-minute strike stood out as a genuine quality moment.

ISL 2020-21: Clinical Mumbai City FC brush aside Odisha FC 2-0 to jump to top of table

A penalty from Bartholomew Ogbeche and a header from Rowllin Borges gave Sergio Lobera's men their third win in four games and sent them to the top of the table.

ISL 2020-21: Free-flowing football on cards as Mumbai City, FC Goa lock horns in search of first win

The match is expected to see a lot of passes. Lobera has long been known for getting his players to spray the ball all around the pitch. During his stint as FC Goa coach, he averaged 535 passes per match.

ISL 2020-21: Gerard Nus' NorthEast United put up inspired performance to spoil start of Mumbai City's mega project

Ahmed Jahouh's sending off gave a helping hand to NorthEast United in their win over Mumbai City but Gerard Nus' side also impressed with its tactical versatility, disciplined football, and a fearless attitude.

ISL 2020-21: New-look FC Goa eye fresh start under Juan Ferrando as they take on formidable Bengaluru FC

FC Goa have never won the coveted ISL trophy and would be hoping that this time around they go one step forward than the 2018 and 2015 seasons, when they emerged as runners-up.

ISL 2020-21: Plucky NorthEast United FC spoil Sergio Lobera's Mumbai City FC debut with 1-0 win

A red card to Jahouh and a penalty turned the game, that Mumbai were otherwise dominating, on its head and handed NorthEast United FC a winning start

ISL 2020-21, Mumbai City FC preview: Sergio Lobera looks to lead new team to title with beautiful football

A new coach. A new philosophy. New players forming the spine. New majority owners. Mumbai City FC’s new normal in an abnormal, pandemic-hit season has been brought about by a complete overhaul at every step.