Context? Manchester City, who have been near the top of the Premier League for years under Pep Guardiola, are suddenly in trouble. Their recent performances have shocked everyone, including fans and experts. After losing 2-0 to Liverpool, even Jamie Carragher has said they won’t win the title this season.
The Inside Gist? Gary Neville thinks City seem to be on the decline, and Didi Hamann has called it the first time in Guardiola’s career that he looks “hopeless.” The team has been struggling, with six losses and one draw in their last seven matches.
Clock This: Guardiola, as always, is behind closed doors trying to figure out what’s going wrong. But even though Manchester City are expected to bounce back against Nottingham Forest, no one’s really sure what’s coming next.
City’s biggest regret? Not rebuilding their squad earlier. In the summer of 2024, they didn’t make big changes because Guardiola wasn’t sure if he would stay. They only signed Savinho for £21 million and brought Ilkay Gundogan back for free.
But Here’s The Thing: The club knew they had to make tough choices with senior players like Kevin De Bruyne (33), Kyle Walker (34), and Jack Grealish (29) all nearing the end of their contracts. De Bruyne, especially, has been singled out as someone the club should’ve moved on from earlier.
New Plan? Pep Guardiola now has a £200 million budget for January, up from an original £100 million. City will go big in the transfer window to fix the squad, with players like Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres, and Bruno Guimaraes on the wish list.
Keep in mind: City’s recent struggles have forced them to act quickly. Let’s see if these moves will get them back on track. Guardiola’s title challenge this year? It might be his toughest yet. But, whatever happens, the Blues will always be up. Say it… Up Blues.
