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Man City's Title Race Threatened By Second-Half Collapses
2 Feb
Summary
- Manchester City has failed to secure wins in three recent league games after leading at halftime.
- A lack of energy and desire, not superior quality, led to Tottenham's comeback.
- Pep Guardiola's team faces pressure to perform as they trail the league leaders.
Manchester City's second-half performances have become a significant concern, potentially impacting their Premier League title ambitions. The team has recently drawn three out of four league matches where they held a halftime advantage.
Following a recent 2-2 draw against Tottenham after leading 2-0, questions are being raised about the team's ability to maintain leads. This performance drop-off was more pronounced than in previous draws against Chelsea and Brighton.
The turnaround against Tottenham was characterized by a resurgent Spurs side, adopting a different system and showing renewed energy. Conversely, City appeared complacent, with Tottenham's superior attitude and desire making a greater impact than any tactical adjustments.
Despite possessing the better players, City's ability to match the opposition's energy and win crucial duels seemed to wane in the second half. This lack of sustained intensity is a worry for manager Pep Guardiola as his team attempts to close the gap on the league leaders.
