Premier League
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.
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
Classification | PTS | WM | TM | LM |
---|---|---|---|---|
6Bournemouth | 29 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
7M. City | 28 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
8Fulham | 28 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
*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
Classification | PTS | WM | TM | LM |
---|---|---|---|---|
17Wolves | 15 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
18Leicester | 14 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
19Ipswich Town | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
Upcoming matches | |
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Leicester - M. City | S-29/12 09:30 |
Aston Villa - Leicester | S-04/01 10:00 |
*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:
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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