One of Manchester City’s challenges is clearly the absence of Rodri. As Irati Prat reports, Guardiola has hinted that Rodri’s return is planned: “The aim is for him to be ready by the end of the season.”
Good evening everyone ! Manchester City are aiming to start 2025 better than they finished a grueling 2024. The final weeks of the year have left them in an unprecedented slump under Pep Guardiola, as they begin the new year 14 points behind Liverpool, with Slot’s side having a game in hand. Today they host a West Ham who aren’t faring much better, having been dismantled by Liverpool in their last match. Julen Lopetegui’s side are struggling to distance themselves from the relegation zone and will be hoping to take advantage of City’s poor form to pick up points when they visit Manchester.
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We have many familiar faces in the West Ham squad, and we don’t need to introduce the City players as we already know them well. So, we all agree that we are in for a thrilling game, and besides… what better way to spend January 4th? Nothing ! It’s better to stay good because the Three Magician Kings are still watching, so stay home and let’s enjoy this match together.
-Pep Guardiola’s side won their last match against Leicester 2-0 and currently sit sixth in the Premier League. On the other hand, Julen Lopetegui’s side suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat against Liverpool in their last outing and are in 13th place in the Premier League.
It’s an exciting Premier League clash featuring two Spanish managers, and hopefully there will be plenty of goals and some great football. I’ll let you make dinner, set the table and make coffee… but as soon as the ball starts rolling at the Etihad Stadium, I want you all to be here with me for this meeting. Pre-match preparations, stats, your best comments, and lots of football to enjoy this Saturday with the best family, ours. No more waiting, let’s get started!
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