Manchester City's Title Hopes: Pressure Mounts Under Kovacic
Manchester City are under pressure to regain the Premier League title they last claimed two years ago, according to midfielder Mateo Kovacic.
What happened?
Kovacic, who wants to stay at City, said the club want to recapture the prize they won four years in a row before Liverpool and Arsenal stepped in. After winning four straight titles, City have seen Liverpool and Arsenal finish top of the pile in the past two seasons.
Why it matters for Manchester City
The pressure is on everybody, especially Manchester City, because they haven't won it two years in a row. Kovacic told the South China Morning Post that clubs are spending a lot, and Chelsea's one of them, adding some great players.
What comes next?
Big clubs are about winning, so you always feel the same pressure. Manchester City's next fixture is vs Tottenham (away, 2027-02-10), and they are 7 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in Premier League, 78 pts, 23W-9D-6L from 38 games, recent form LDWWD. Goals this season: 77 scored, 35 conceded (+42 goal difference).
