On the early morning of December 30th, Beijing time, the 19th round of the Premier League kicked off, with Leicester City hosting Manchester City at home. Both teams have been in poor form recently. After losing away to Liverpool, the last season's English Championship champion has only won 1 game with 2 draws and 7 losses in the last 10 league games. Due to Wolves' rebound, Leicester City has fallen into the relegation zone. The situation for last season's Premier League champions Manchester City seems even worse. After drawing at home with Everton, Manchester City has only won 1 game in their last 13 matches in all competitions. In their last 9 league games, they have 1 win, 2 draws, and 6 losses. In their last 8 away games, they have 1 draw and 7 losses, which is too bleak. On the latest leaderboard, the defending champions with a total value of 1.25 billion can only rank 7th, and there is even a possibility that they will fall out of the top ten after a few rounds. After the opening, the Blue Moon took control of the game. In the 8th minute, the pudding connection reappeared, and De Bruyne's shot was blocked by the goalkeeper with his foot. However, the loopholes in Manchester City's defense are still quite large. Vardy formed a one-on-one and was tripped by Ortga in the penalty area. Fortunately, Vardy was offside first, and Manchester City escaped the red dot package. Even as the English Championship champions, they could continue to get chances against Manchester City.…

After Rodri's injury, Manchester City's performance experienced a cliff-like decline. In the 17 games since Rodri's injury, Manchester City achieved a record of 6 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, which is almost the worst record under Guardiola's coaching at Manchester City. Guardiola once scratched his head in frustration during the game, on the verge of collapse. If it weren't for the recent contract renewal with the team, Guardiola might have wanted to leave Manchester City quickly to avoid further damage to his reputation due to the team's poor performance. In fact, Rodri's injury is not the only reason for Manchester City's poor performance. The real factor affecting Manchester City's win rate is Guardiola himself. In Guardiola's tactical system, the role of English right-back Kyle Walker is crucial. He can play as a right-back and occasionally as a center-back, and his form determines the performance of Manchester City's right flank in both attack and defense. However, Kyle Walker is now older and his form is far from his peak, resulting in Manchester City's right flank being almost paralyzed, making him the biggest weak point in Manchester City's defense. Furthermore, after letting go of "Little Spider" Alvarez, Manchester City has only Haaland left with stable goal-scoring ability on the front line. The rest of the wingers lack the necessary abilities to provide sufficient support to Haaland, leading to Haaland being isolated in the game. From recent matches, Haaland has yet to reach the level where he can carry the team alone. When the team is in trouble, he lacks the organizational…

In the match between Manchester City and Everton, a result that fans expected occurred. Facing an opponent who was clearly not as strong as themselves, Manchester City did not show a particularly good form. In the end, the entire game ended in a 1-1 draw against their opponents. This game also surprised many fans because Manchester City had the opportunity to win the game. Haaland had a chance to take a penalty kick in the 52nd minute of the game. However, during the penalty kick, Haaland's hesitation led to the ball being saved by the opposing goalkeeper. Although Haaland subsequently scored through a follow-up shot, the goal was not counted as he was already in an offside position. Through this game, everyone can see the so-called "world's number one player" more clearly. When facing tough matches or when the team is in a critical situation, it is difficult for him to stand out. He can only continue to perform poorly following the rhythm of the team. In the recent four games, Haaland has contributed zero goals and zero assists, which is clearly unsatisfactory for the fans. There are even rumors now that Haaland wants to openly act to get rid of Pep Guardiola, so he has started to slack off. However, Haaland's abilities do need to be viewed objectively. He can score goals crazily, largely relying on Manchester City's excellent tactical system. But when players like De Bruyne experience a decline in form and age, it is obviously impossible for Haaland to lead the team alone. As a successor to…

For the Blue Moon Manchester City this season, their once invincible performance on the field has suddenly lost its former glory. The dynasty created by Pep Guardiola has suddenly collapsed, catching everyone off guard. In the last 12 matches, Guardiola's team has achieved a dismal record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 9 losses. The Spanish coach has been caught on camera more than once with a blank stare and a helpless expression on the sidelines, his position as head coach hanging by a thread. If he were the coach of any other top club, he would have been fired without a doubt. However, the Manchester City hierarchy continues to support Guardiola unconditionally, extending his contract until 2027, and Guardiola himself has stated that he will not resign. Halfway through the Premier League season, Manchester City has a record of 8 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, accumulating 27 points and ranking 7th in the league table. They have been surpassed by non-traditional BIG6 teams like Bournemouth and Aston Villa. According to statistics, teams ranked 7th before Christmas have never finished in the top 4 of the league. While Manchester City has a tradition of finishing strong, it remains to be seen if they can break this fate and secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League. Rodri, Manchester City's main defensive midfielder, had an outstanding season last year, helping the team win the Premier League title. In the Ballon d'Or voting, the Spaniard narrowly edged out Vinicius Jr. of Real Madrid to claim the award. Rodri has been sidelined…