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Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City resolution for 2025

The Citizens need to ignite a comeback in the Premier League to prevent the Catalan coach from having the worst season of his career in a league.

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Los Citizens tienen que empezar la remontada en la Premier League para evitar que el estratega catalán tenga la peor temporada de su carrera en una liga.
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Matchday 19 of the 2024-25 Premier League kicks off this Sunday with Leicester City hosting Manchester City at King Power Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s team faces a crucial challenge to secure all three points, aiming to end the year on a high note and climb back into contention for European competition spots. The title now seems like a distant dream.

Premier League 2024/2025

ClassificationPTSWMTMLM
6Bournemouth29855
7M. City28846
8Fulham28774
Full classification
Upcoming matches
Leicester - M. CityS-29/12 09:30
M. City - West HamS-04/01 10:00
Calendar

*Data updated to date Dec 28th, 2024

A tough road for the Citizens

While Man City boasts a stronger squad compared to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Foxes, the Etihad side has struggled against even lower-ranked teams recently. Evidence of this can be seen in their recent 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace and 1-1 stalemate with Everton, who currently sit 16th and 15th in the Premier League, respectively.

The Sky Blues’ poor form began in late October with a 2-1 loss to Tottenham in the EFL Carabao Cup Round of 16. Since then, City has recorded nine losses, three draws, and just one win across all competitions. Their sole victory during this stretch was a 3-0 triumph over Nottingham Forest, but they are now approaching a month without a league win.

Leicester’s recent struggles

One positive for Guardiola’s side is Leicester’s poor recent form. The Foxes have lost their last three matches – 4-0 to Newcastle, 3-0 to Wolves, and 3-1 to Liverpool – leaving them in the relegation zone (18th place). While Leicester faces an uphill battle against the team that won the last four Premier League titles, they’ll look to rally with home support.

Premier League 2024/2025

ClassificationPTSWMTMLM
17Wolves154311
18Leicester143510
19Ipswich Town122610
Full classification
Upcoming matches
Leicester - M. CityS-29/12 09:30
Aston Villa - LeicesterS-04/01 10:00
Calendar

*Data updated to date Dec 28th, 2024

Guardiola’s 2025 mission

Guardiola faces an unusual situation this season: he has never finished outside the top three with any team in his managerial career. City is currently seventh in the table, but this match provides a prime opportunity to start their climb back up the standings.

Guardiola’s track record in league competitions:

  • FC Barcelona: Three consecutive LaLiga titles (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11) and one second-place finish (2011-12).
  • Bayern Munich: Three Bundesliga titles in three seasons (2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16).
  • Manchester City: Six Premier League titles (2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24), one second-place finish (2019-20), and one third-place finish (2016-17).

This new year represents a pivotal moment for Guardiola as he aims to maintain his exceptional record and turn things around for Manchester City.

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