Manchester City's Unprecedented Decline Under Guardiola
Manchester City is experiencing a significant downturn, with only one win in their last 13 matches, highlighting both offensive and defensive struggles under Pep Guardiola's management.
Manchester City is enduring a challenging period, having secured just one victory in their past 13 matches across all competitions. This sole win was a 3-0 triumph over Nottingham Forest on December 4. During this stretch, City has recorded three draws and suffered nine defeats, placing them 11 points behind league leaders Liverpool. This gap could widen to 14 points if Liverpool wins their upcoming match against Leicester City.
A notable factor in City's struggles is the dip in form of striker Erling Haaland. In these 13 matches, Haaland has scored only three goals, a stark contrast to his performance in the season's opening five games, where he netted ten times. In the recent 1-1 draw against Everton, Haaland missed a crucial penalty, further exemplifying his current difficulties.
Defensively, City has been vulnerable, conceding 62 goals in the 2024 calendar year. The last time they allowed more goals in a single year was in 2016, with 67 conceded. With one match remaining this year, there's a possibility of surpassing that figure.
Since November, City's performance has declined sharply, averaging only 0.6 points per game—a surprising statistic for a team managed by Pep Guardiola. This downturn has raised concerns among fans and analysts about the team's prospects for the remainder of the season.
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