Manchester City increasingly in crisis

Manchester City also couldn't beat Juventus Turin.Image: trapezoid

They are ten points behind Liverpool in the league and have failed to win in three Champions League games. Yesterday's 0-2 loss to Juventus in Turin was Manchester City's next low point.

December 12, 2024 10:46December 12, 2024 10:47

Timo Ritz
Timo Ritz

1 win, 2 draws, 7 losses, and 23 goals conceded. This is Manchester City's terrible record in the last ten official games. In the Premier League, the Sky Blues appear to be on their way to the title, while in the Champions League, England's defending champions have to worry about qualifying for the knockout rounds.

The first goal conceded in the 0-2 loss to Juventus signaled Manchester's poor form. First, Federico Gatti's side kick was blocked by goalkeeper Ederson, but Manchester only half-heartedly took the ball out of the penalty area, so there was no doubt that Kenan Yildiz crossed again, Dusan Vlahovich once again headed the ball into the goal. It was Ederson's turn again, but he just blocked the ball carelessly, and the ball just crossed the baseline.

As a result, last season's Champions League champions never reacted, losing 2-0 after Weston McKennie's brilliant side kick. The result was decided, and after six of eight matchdays, City were in 22nd place.

Line battle against Paris Saint-Germain

Manchester City face the threat of disaster in the Champions League. Paris Saint-Germain, which currently cannot even reach the top 24, is waiting for its next game. This means that there will be a line battle between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain in the Premier League. On the last match day of the Champions League stage, the Manchester team faced Club Brugge. The Belgian team currently has two points more than the Sky Blue team.

The big crisis derby against Manchester United will take place on Sunday. However, City's local rivals have been in crisis all season and currently sit in 13th place in the Premier League.

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland controls the ball during the FA Community Shield football match at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, August 10, 2024...

Erling Haaland and Manchester City take on their big-city rivals on Sunday.Image: trapezoid

For Manchester City, a win is almost a must if they want to retain their place in the top four of the league, as four teams could overtake the series champions from behind. Manager Pep Guardiola's side sit third from bottom in a results table that takes into account the past five games.

Fans are not allowed to leave the stadium early

British journalist Mark Ogden said that shortly before the end of the game, some Manchester City fans had had enough and tried to leave the stadium. However, at the Juventus Stadium, the job was more difficult than expected.

A spokesman for the Juventus Stadium announced over a loudspeaker that spectators must remain in their seats until allowed to leave the stadium.

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Swiss football’s greatest achievement at the European Cup

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