Manchester City is in crisis, with only one win, one draw, and six losses in their last eight Premier League matches, accumulating just 28 points after 18 rounds and ranking seventh. To overcome this slump, winter transfer window acquisitions are crucial. On December 29th, The Daily Mail revealed that Pep Guardiola has listed five potential signings, aiming to bring in three top players during the winter window.‌ With Rodri suffering a serious injury, Gundogan, Grealish, and De Bruyne underperforming, and Stones, Ruben Dias, and Ake all experiencing injuries, Manchester City needs to invest heavily in rebuilding. The Daily Mail understands that the financially strong Manchester City is willing to spend big to refresh its squad. Guardiola has also compiled a list of five targets:‌ Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, valued at 60 million euros by Transfermarkt. This organizing midfielder is being watched by several giants like Barcelona, Liverpool, and Real Madrid.‌ Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle, valued at 80 million euros. Manchester City attempted to sign Guimaraes last summer but was unsuccessful.‌ Musiala from Bayern Munich, valued at 140 million euros. Musiala is an attacking midfielder who has scored 9 goals and provided 3 assists in 13 Bundesliga games this season, as well as 2 goals and 3 assists in 6 Champions League games, making him a potential successor to De Bruyne.‌ Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, also valued at 140 million euros. Wirtz can play as an attacking midfielder or winger, scoring 7 goals and providing 7 assists in 15 Bundesliga games this season, and 5 goals and 1 assist in 6…

As the 15th round of the Premier League approaches its end, the latest championship situation is gradually becoming clear. At this point, Liverpool not only did not participate in the game, but also increased their chances of winning the championship due to the loss of points by other competitors. In this season, some teams that were originally considered favorites for the championship seem to have deviated a bit. For example, Arsenal and Manchester City, whose performances were somewhat unsatisfactory, gave opportunities to other teams, especially teams like Chelsea, whose state is gradually recovering. Despite their consecutive victories, they are still some distance away from the real championship contention. According to the latest analysis by Opta's supercomputer, Liverpool's probability of winning the championship has soared to 81.6%, which means they are almost invincible, at least for now, and have almost widened the gap with other teams. Although Liverpool did not play this round, they were able to further solidify their leading advantage because of the loss of points by their competitors. On the other hand, Chelsea, although they continued their winning streak by reversing the game in this round, their hopes of winning the championship still seem slim. Despite ranking second, their probability of winning the championship is only 2.4%. Looking at Arsenal, although they failed to win against Fulham and lost key points, their probability of winning the championship also dropped to 11.8%. Manchester City's performance is also worrying, with their probability of winning the championship dropping to 4.2%. This is a huge setback for a once-dominant Premier League powerhouse.…

Manchester City's recent performance has been poor, with only one win, three draws, and nine losses. As a team that has won the Premier League four times in a row and the UEFA Champions League, Manchester City is experiencing a major setback this season, with constant criticism directed at manager Pep Guardiola. Questions have been raised about Guardiola's use of young players from the club's academy, with some of these players flourishing after leaving the club, such as Palmer. Now, another academy player is considering leaving. Determined to leave! The first player out of Manchester City in the winter window is dissatisfied with Guardiola and eager to become Palmer. On December 28th, according to reports from The Telegraph, Manchester City player James McAtee is inclined to leave the team during the winter transfer window. The media states that McAtee is not short of suitors, with Premier League teams Nottingham Forest, West Ham United, Brentford, and Crystal Palace showing interest, as well as Bundesliga clubs Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig, and Serie A teams Fiorentina and Bologna. McAtee is currently 22 years old, plays as a midfielder, and has a market value of 14 million euros. In the England U21 national team, McAtee is a key player, wearing the number 10 jersey and serving as captain. Due to the upcoming U21 European Championship next year, McAtee needs playing time, but he feels disappointed with his current situation at Manchester City. This season, McAtee has made eight appearances for the first team, starting three times and scoring one goal, including…

When will Guardiola be able to lead Manchester City to victory? It seems that no one can provide an answer, least of all Guardiola himself. In every match, he strives for victory, but ultimately fails to secure it. His words are not to be trusted. In the 18th round of the Premier League, Manchester City faced Everton at home, a team fighting relegation. Prior to this match, City had lost nine out of their last 12 games. Surely, they were due for a win? However, the match ended in a 1:1 draw, with Haaland missing a penalty that could have been the game-winner. City has only managed one win in their last 13 games, making their chances of defending their Premier League title, which they've won eight times (like Messi), increasingly slim, and their prospects of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League are fading. Post-match analysis saw Guardiola expressing satisfaction, citing that while Arsenal and Chelsea failed to score against Everton, City did manage to find the net. While his statement is technically correct, shouldn't there be higher aspirations? For instance, setting small goals like scoring a goal or earning a point... If these are achieved, wouldn't it be reasonable to expect a win in the next match? If City fails to secure a win by the end of the season, despite recently extending Guardiola's contract by two years and paying a hefty release clause, the club's owner may still opt to dismiss him. While the owner is not short on funds, they are not infinite. Without European competition qualification,…

In an interview with Amazon Prime ahead of the match against Everton, Pep Guardiola admitted that Manchester City need to sign players in January. Guardiola said: "If possible, we must bring in new signings, definitely, definitely. We are struggling at the moment, especially in defense and midfield positions. I believe the team has to buy new players, but I don't know what will happen. The winter transfer window is not easy, everyone understands. Even the players are asking 'Will we buy anyone?!'" Antony's agent, Pedroso, told GIVEMESPORT that many clubs are interested in signing his client in January. Pedroso said: "Yes, many clubs have contacted us about signing Antony in January. These teams want to understand Antony's situation, so I can confirm that there is indeed substantial interest. To be honest, Manchester United has never expressed a plan to sell or loan out Antony to us, we haven't received such information. It can be said that Antony's future is closely related to the interests of Manchester United. If the club thinks it would be good to loan him out for training next month, then we will discuss this possibility together. Otherwise, Antony will strive to compete for his position under the new coach Amorim." In an interview with Amazon Prime, Van Dijk stated that he can maintain his peak form for another 3-4 years, with his contract expiring next year. The Liverpool captain said: "I love this club, the club loves me, I love the fans here, and the fans love me, which is a very good foundation for success.…

Just now, FIFA officially announced the latest world club rankings. Compared to the previous issue, this one has seen significant changes. Liverpool tops the list with 2039 points, surpassing other top clubs and reaching the number one spot thanks to their outstanding performances in the Premier League and the Champions League this season. If they can maintain this level of play, their achievements this season will be remarkable. Inter Milan comes in second with 2012 points. They have been consistently performing well recently, both in the Champions League and the league, steadily closing the gap with Liverpool. If they can secure the league title, they could maintain their top-two ranking this season. Arsenal is third with 1997 points. After a rocky start to the season, they have recently regained their form. Their young squad ensures ample energy reserves, and mid-season adjustments have been effective, allowing them to stabilize their current performance and return to the top three. Real Madrid is fourth with 1995 points. Despite doubts about their cohesion and poor performances this season, they have quietly stopped their decline in the Champions League and the league. With stars like Mbappe finding their form, Real Madrid is expected to perform well this season, as they are known for their strong finishes in the second half of the season. Leverkusen is fifth with 1952 points. Their performance this season has been very good, although slightly worse than last season, they remain a top-tier team. We look forward to their performance in the new season. Atalanta is sixth with 1947 points. Their…

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…

The European top five leagues have seen some unexpected matches, especially the double losses of Manchester City and Barcelona, which really surprised many people. The state of Manchester City this season has made people worry for them, and the same goes for Barcelona, which was once firmly at the top but now has become a backdrop for others. The successive defeats of these two superpowers make people feel that anything can happen in today's world. Who would have thought? Okay, let's not rush to complain. Today, we will talk about the two major surprises of Manchester City and Barcelona, and then discuss the three uncontested facts in the football world right now. Are you ready? Let's start with these two laughable matches. Manchester City's three consecutive defeats, the disappointment of the Premier League defending champion Last night's performance by Manchester City, oh my, really makes people want to say: are you playing football or giving points to your opponents? As the defending Premier League champion, Manchester City lost 1-2 away to Aston Villa, welcoming their third consecutive defeat. Throughout the game, you almost couldn't see the Blue Moon that once dominated the Premier League. The scene seemed a bit disoriented at times. Haaland, Foden, Silva, these famous players stood on the field one by one, as if they were waiting for the opponent to create opportunities for them, rather than showing their own power in return. Honestly, the current situation of Manchester City really feels like it is gilded on the outside but decayed within. The consecutive defeats of Manchester…

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…

After Christmas, the first matchday saw a series of upsets for the top four Premier League clubs. Among them, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham all suffered defeats, while reigning champions Manchester City surprisingly dropped points. The biggest winner was undoubtedly league leaders Liverpool, who have effectively eliminated any title race suspense. ‌[Manchester United 0-2 Wolves]‌ In the first half, neither team managed to score. However, shortly after the break, Bruno Fernandes received a second yellow card, reducing Manchester United to ten men. Soon after, Cunha scored from a corner kick to give Wolves a 1-0 lead. Despite manager Amorim making several substitutions and using all five available changes early on, United's attack remained ineffective. In the final minute, Cunha provided an assist for Hwang Hee-chan to seal the victory, securing a 2-0 win for Wolves at home. As a result, Manchester United has now lost three consecutive matches and four out of their last five, significantly impacting their chances of finishing in the top four. They only hold an eight-point lead over the relegation zone. ‌[Chelsea 1-2 Fulham]‌ Following a goalless draw with Everton in the previous round that ended their eight-match winning streak in all competitions, Chelsea's performance against Fulham was also lackluster. In the 16th minute of the first half, Palmer scored for Chelsea to take a 1-0 lead. However, in the second half, Colwill's goal was ruled offside. In the dying moments of the game, Chelsea's defense collapsed, with substitute Wilson heading in a goal in the 82nd minute to level the score for Fulham. Then, in…