The 'Pep Killer' SON has given Man City the 'humiliation after 68 years'
Nov 24, 2024
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Tottenham, led by Son Heung-min, has led Manchester City to its fifth consecutive victory in the Premier League. Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, had nothing to say.
Tottenham won 4-0 in the 12th round of the English Premier League (EPL) match against Manchester City in 2024-2025 at Eddie Hard Stadium in Manchester, England on the 24th (Korea time). Son Heung-min scored one assist in 63 minutes to help him win.
Guardiola had a bitter taste of five consecutive losses for the first time in his manager's career. Tottenham jumped to sixth place. If first-place Liverpool wins against Southampton in the 12th round, the difference in points from Manchester City will be eight points.
After the game, Guardiola said "We have to accept and overcome the reality. If you lose 0-4, you don't have much to say."
British broadcaster BBC reported that although Manchester City has a lot of injuries, the underlying cause of the slump is not injuries. The last time Manchester City lost eight consecutive games was in 2006.
Guardiola said "It's the first such experience in eight years. It was expected that we would soon enter a downward trend. It happens sometimes in football and in life. You can't deny the reality.'
The BBC reported 'Man City's current losing streak is the longest in Guardiola's career. This is the first time Guardiola has lost three consecutive Premier League games. Guardiola had never lost at home by four goals.
The BBC reported 'It is also the first time since Chelsea in 1956 that the defending champion has lost five consecutive official games. After losing 1-5 to Arsenal in 2003, he said, "The worst home game loss ever."
The BBC pointed out that Manchester City has become very vulnerable to counterattacks.
The BBC said 'Man City is under attack much more than in past seasons. This season, Manchester City allowed 1.17 counterattacks per game. Previously, the record was only 0.66 times. The absence of Rodri, the world's best defensive midfielder and Ballon d'Or winner, is painful.
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The BBC said 'Aging the squad is also a problem. Players over the age of 29 account for 52% of their playing time. The highest in the Premier League is feared.
Guardiola said "We are clearly vulnerable now. We had a hard time scoring goals. We are playing with some negative thoughts. It's not a strange thing. Soccer is the atmosphere."
Guardiola said "We have always been a consistent, unearned team. We were the team that controlled the game. Not used to box-to-boxing 40 times in a game. I'm losing more points now. I wish there was one reason, but there are many reasons" he lamented.
Mica Ricciaz, a football expert from Manchester City, said, `I was surprised. Man City was terrible. There seemed to be a lack of energy and conviction. I was dominated in midfield" he criticized.
Manchester City's next opponent, coincidentally, is leading Liverpool. Depending on the result, the difference in points can be up to 11 points.
Guardiola said "We don't think about winning. It's not a situation to think about what's going to happen at the end of the season. If Uragi doesn't win it's because we don't deserve it. Now you'll realize how difficult it is to do what we've been doing."
dhhan@sportschosun.com
