Manchester City is just one win away from smashing Arsenal’s legendary 14-match winning streak from 2002, as they prepare to face Swansea on an electrifying Wednesday night!
Pep Guardiola’s squad has netted an impressive 48 goals across 16 league games so far – while this is 32 goals shy of last season’s record-breaking 80 goals from 38 matches, they are well on track to surpass it in no time.
In their recent clash against Manchester United on Sunday, 10 December, City earned a thrilling 2-1 victory thanks to crucial goals from David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi. The match, however, wasn’t without drama – an intense incident erupted after the final whistle when Jose Mourinho challenged the City players to tone down their celebrations. This led to Ederson Moraes dousing Mourinho with milk and water, sparking a fiery brawl involving over 20 players. Romelu Lukaku was notably involved, with Mikel Arteta sustaining a minor eye injury before stewards intervened to restore order. Read more about the FA’s investigation into the Manchester Derby incident.
This season, Guardiola’s relentless attacking style shines brightly, fielding a diverse lineup of goal scorers. The team boasts an outstanding average of 3 goals per game, boasting an 89% pass accuracy over 723 passes per match. Leading the scoring charts are Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling, each with 9 goals, closely trailed by Gabriel Jesus with 8 goals – combining for a total of 26 goals. Midfield maestros Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva have also contributed heavily, each with 8 assists, orchestrating City’s fluid play.
Defensively, the team is rock-solid, having kept 11 clean sheets and conceding just 11 goals, averaging 0.69 goals against per match. Fernandinho anchors the defence with 32 tackles, while Otamendi dominates the air with 46 aerial battles won alongside 56 clearances and 28 interceptions.
Manchester City is gallantly charging toward the league title, but both the players and coaching staff urge caution. Pep Guardiola emphasises that the Premier League isn’t secured come December, and Kyle Walker encourages the squad to stay humble and continue collecting vital three points.
Swansea sits at the bottom end of the table, making Manchester City the firm favourites to notch a record-breaking 15th consecutive victory this Wednesday, 13 December.
Current Betting Odds:
Swansea 10/1 | Draw 5/1 | Manchester City 1/4
Handicap Betting:
(+1) Swansea 29/10 | Draw 3/1 | Man City (-1) 6/10
Win by Nil (Away Team):
Yes – Manchester City 9/10
