Manchester City finally broke the curse and won a Premier League match against Leicester six days ago. Still, the crisis and the terrible two months behind the Etihad crew cannot be erased easily, though the eventual victory over West Ham today (18.00) could represent a significant step towards it.Aware of the ongoing difficult situation, Pep Guardiola was not too enthusiastic at his pre-match press conference, avoiding revealing any noteworthy information regarding Kevin De Bruyne’s status at the club or the Cityzens’ plans for the transfer window in progress.Pep addresses rumors of his rift with De BruyneAsked whether the Belgian would extend, Pep responded with a loud and clear “Not my business,” before adding, “He had problems in the last year but of course when he is consistent and fit, I have said many times, he is a really important player for us. For the club, how he performs and the age he has, the club has to think about it.””None of my business”Pep Guardiola on Kevin De Bruyne’s future at Man City 👀 🔗 https://t.co/rg0XBrcf0p pic.twitter.com/Ag2SHjHwLq— Hayters TV (@HaytersTV) January 3, 2025 Guardiola’s answer regarding the transfer plans was even shorter.”Maybe we sign and maybe we sign no-one. The club has to be wise. Don’t do it just to add players. I don’t know if it will be possible,” the tactician said via Sky Sports. And even though it’s just a phrase, this time we’ll indeed have to wait for time to tell what will happen with Man City, as their gaffer refused to.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 20Saturday 15.30: (2.85) Tottenham (3.60) Newcastle (2.35)18.00: (1.35) Aston Villa (5.30) Leicester (8.00)18.00: (1.75) Bournemouth (3.60) Everton (4.90)18.00: (3.70) Crystal Palace (3.50) Chelsea (2.00)18.00: (1.35) Man.City (5.30) West Ham (8.00)18.00: (2.75) Southampton (3.35) Brentford (2.55)20.30: (4.30) Brighton (3.60) Arsenal (1.85)Sunday 17.00: (1.57) Fulham (4.00) Ipswich (6.00)19.30: (1.33) Liverpool (5.50) Man.Utd. (8.50)Monday23.00: (3.20) Wolverhampton (3.30) Nott.Forest (2.30)***odds are subject to change***
