Guardiola seeks solution to Man City's second half struggles
Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday Manchester City must address a habit of second half slumps if they are to retain any hope of chasing down Arsenal at the top of the Premier League...
✨ Key Highlights
Pep Guardiola has emphasized the need for Manchester City to resolve their recurring second-half performance dips to sustain their Premier League title challenge against Arsenal. Despite a recent 2-1 victory over Liverpool, City has struggled to maintain first-half dominance, frequently conceding leads or being outplayed after the break.
- Manchester City scored their first second-half Premier League goals of 2026 in their 2-1 win against Liverpool.
- The team previously squandered a 2-0 first-half lead, drawing 2-2 against Tottenham.
- Guardiola highlighted the promising development of young Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov, praising his speed, intelligence, and improving ball control.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Standard Sports
Part of the Day's Coverage
Man City Pushes for Premier League Title as Pressure Mounts on Tottenham - February 2026
Manchester City aims to intensify the Premier League title race and close the gap on leaders Arsenal to just three points following their victory over Liverpool. Manager Pep Guardiola has emphasized the need for Manchester City to resolve recurring second-half performance dips to sustain their title challenge. Striker Erling Haaland acknowledges the need for personal improvement, despite scoring a crucial stoppage-time winner against Liverpool that kept City within six points of Arsenal. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on managers in the bottom half of the table, as Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank issued a rallying cry for his "desperate" team. Tottenham is aiming to snap a seven-game winless streak, currently sitting in 15th place, six points above the relegation zone.
