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.