Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola faces mounting pressure as his team grapples with a poor run of form, jeopardizing their Premier League dominance. Sitting fifth and nine points behind leaders Liverpool, City hopes to recover at Villa Park, where a loss last season sparked an unbeaten title-winning streak.
This season’s challenges are steeper, with City suffering eight defeats in their last 11 matches, including a 2-1 loss to Manchester United. Guardiola took the blame, saying, “I’m not good enough,” but midfielder Phil Foden urged unity, insisting the team can bounce back.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s hold on the top spot is under threat from Chelsea, now just two points behind after five straight wins. The Blues visit struggling Everton on Sunday, with a chance to temporarily overtake Liverpool, who face a tough test against Tottenham.
As the title race intensifies, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United are also in action, vying to strengthen their positions in a fiercely contested season.
