Manchester City must improve their second half performances in away games to stay in the title race
Manchester City must improve their second half performances in away games to stay in the title race With fewer than ten matches left in the 2025-26 campaign, Manchester City face an uphill battle to dethrone long-time leaders Arsenal at the summit of the Premier League. Pep’s men have a game in hand on the Gunners, and although a nine-point gap does not feel insurmountable, the Citizens are likely to require a perfect sequence of results to challenge Mikel Arteta’s high-flying side. Unfortunately for Manchester City, five of their remaining nine games are away from home.
Although only Chelsea and Arsenal possess a better record on the road, they haven’t always been convincing outside of the Etihad. Furthermore, a hectic schedule may also affect things. Although Manchester City’s Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid should alleviate the fixture congestion that Pep Guardiola’s side usually contends with.
Unlike previous seasons, the bookies have not priced up Pep’s side as the favourites to secure silverware in any of the competitions in which they are still active. They are the second favourites behind Arsenal for both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. Mikel Arteta’s side are now clear favourites to win this season’s Premier League title.
One advantage of this lack of belief in City’s ability is that punters can get a little more value when backing them this season. Pep Guardiola is a serial winner who has won 18 trophies since arriving at Manchester City. Although most betting sites are offering around various odds for Manchester City to win the Premier League, football sportsbooks UK may be able to find bigger odds on City to secure an unlikely Premier League triumph.
Issues on the Road. It should be noted that City’s overall record on their travels is very respectable. Manchester City have won seven matches, drawn four and lost four away from home this season.
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