For the fifth time in six matches, Manchester City failed to win in the league this Saturday (2-2).
No, Manchester City has not yet regained its cruising speed. While we thought they were back on track following their success against Luton last week, the Sky Blues fell back into their ways this Saturday. At home, they were unable to get the better of Crystal Palace (15e in the ranking).
Man City punished by Frenchies
The reigning English champion had however done the hard part by leading by two goals. Grealish (24e) and young Lewis (54e) had found the path to the opposing net. An easy success was in sight for the locals, but it was without counting on their surprise of their opponents. Nor on their own mistakes.
In fifteen minutes, the Eastlands ruined everything. First by accepting the reduction in Jean-Philippe Mateta’s score. Then, by conceding a penalty, which Michael Olise was responsible for transforming. Two French people therefore took it upon themselves to punish the Citizens.
A late penalty secures a point for @CPFC 🦅 pic.twitter.com/BOEM3QTf8R
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 16, 2023
By conceding a draw, City could find themselves six points behind leader Liverpool this Sunday. So irresistible last season, Guardiola’s team continues to drop points during the current financial year. Have Rodri and others lost the thirst to win by winning too much?
Manchester City will seek to take their minds off things by taking a trip to Saudi Arabia. Guardiola’s team will play in the Club World Cup there starting next week. This is the only major trophy missing from his harvest this year.