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February 2, 2026
Man City’s snakebitten second halves are destroying their title challenge
Pep Guardiola’s side would be on top of the league had they not consistently struggled to hold leads
TL;DR
- Manchester City has dropped 11 points in their last six league games, more than Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Liverpool.
- The team has a pattern of conceding in the second half, leading to dropped points against Chelsea, Brighton, Manchester United, and Tottenham.
- Potential reasons for these second-half collapses include fatigue from an demanding football calendar and tactical changes towards a more aggressive, high-pressing style.
- If games concluded at halftime, Manchester City would be leading the title race by 12 points.
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