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Francesco Sessa
The complicated period for Guardiola's Manchester City continues, still without a win: 1-1 with Everton on Boxing Day, Haaland misses the penalty and is mocked by Pickford
Il Manchester City does not emerge from the crisis. Indeed: he hurts himself. With Erling Haalandthe star in decline, who misses a penalty kick at the start of the second half in the traditional match of Boxing Day (Santo Stefano) at home vs l’Everton: Pep Guardiola's team was held to a 1-1 draw and saw their period of abstinence from victory prolonged. The Citizens have not found success since 3-0 against Nottingham Forest on 4 December, their only victory in the last 13 matches played in all competitions.
The complicated afternoon for City and Haaland
The afternoon was going well for the English champions, who took the lead in the 14th minute Bernardo Silva. But this City can never rest easy and in fact: a draw I'm going in the 36th minute, before the episode starring (negatively) Haaland. Therefore, the Christmas training imposed by Guardiola was of little use to try to give a boost: the three points have not yet arrived. And the Norwegian striker, unstoppable and implacable until a few months ago, continues to be a shadow of himself: after 10 goals scored in the first five matchdays, Haaland scored only three in the next 13.
As if that wasn't enough, the number 9 was also mocked by the opposing goalkeeper against Everton, Jordan Pickfordwho stuck out his tongue and used grimaces to distract his opponent before saving the penalty: goal achieved. One way or another, City continue to wrap themselves up. The top is 11 points away and leaders Liverpool have two games in hand.
December 26, 2024
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