Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that the team's recent poor form, marked by only one win in eight Premier League games, is a collective issue rather than a burden on striker Erling Haaland. Guardiola acknowledged Haaland's importance but emphasized the need for the entire squad to contribute to a turnaround.
Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Manchester City - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - December 21, 2024 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland look dejected after the match REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo Manchester City 's dismal run of form, with one win in eight Premier League games, is down to the whole team and not one player, manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday, with struggling striker Erling Haaland not to blame.
"So when in the past we scored goals and Erling was so prolific in helping us, it's because of the team. And when you have problems at the back, in the middle, it's for everyone. "All the tendency to say we don't run, we don't fight, the reason why is this one, this situation or this player or this manager or this," Guardiola said.
Everton may be 15th in the standings, 11 points behind City, but they do have a better defensive record than Guardiola's side, and have kept five clean sheets in their last six games. While City players will have some time with their families over Christmas, with the team playing on Dec. 26, there are sacrifices to be made.
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