Neville and Richards identify key issues behind Manchester City’s point drops in EPL

Former Premier League stars Gary Neville and Micah Richards have offered insights into why Manchester City is facing challenges and dropping points this season.

In their recent Premier League outings against Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City has experienced a dip in form, failing to secure victories. The Citizens played to a 4-4 draw against Chelsea, a 1-1 draw against Liverpool, and a 3-3 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, resulting in dropped points against formidable opponents.

Neville and Richards both share the perspective that Pep Guardiola’s team is encountering issues related to complacency, with an underlying sense that “something just not right” is affecting their performance this season.

These observations came to light following Manchester City’s 3-3 draw with Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Neville expressed concerns about Guardiola’s decisions, complacency, defensive lapses, and the team giving up points against Tottenham.

In agreement, Richards pointed out several areas where Manchester City seems to be faltering, highlighting the team’s vulnerability on the counter, individual mistakes, and challenges in seeing out games due to a lack of concentration. He emphasized that concentration in key moments is crucial, and Manchester City has been falling short in this aspect. Richards also noted gaps in midfield and defense, suggesting that the team’s organization is currently lacking.

As Manchester City navigates the challenges in the Premier League, addressing these identified issues becomes imperative for Guardiola and his squad to regain their form and remain competitive in the ongoing season.