Manchester City’s season is unraveling in unexpected fashion. After a disappointing 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, City has managed just one win in their last 12 matches.
This slump has left them 12 points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool. As frustration grows among fans, questions are swirling about Pep Guardiola’s future with the club.
Guardiola has openly admitted the team is struggling. After the Villa defeat, he said their pressing game was “not good enough.”
However, former players and pundits are urging calm. They believe the iconic manager isn’t going anywhere — at least not yet.
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Ex-Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott is confident Guardiola will tackle the challenge head-on.
Speaking to TNT Sports, he said: “I don’t think Guardiola is anywhere close to resigning. He thrives on challenges. This is just another one for him.”
Guardiola recently signed a new two-year contract, showing his long-term commitment to the club. Lescott believes that, despite this rocky spell, Guardiola’s hunger for success will keep him motivated.
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Pundit Peter Crouch also dismissed fears of an early exit, praising Guardiola’s transformative impact on English football.
“He’s changed the face of football in this country,” Crouch said. “This is the first time he’s faced such a test. If anyone can turn it around, it’s him.”
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Despite the vote of confidence, Manchester City’s title prospects look bleak. “You have to write City off in the title race,” Crouch added. “They’re not showing title-winning form.”
The coming weeks will test Guardiola’s mettle like never before. Can the City boss spark a revival, or will this season mark the end of an era?
