Pep Guardiola marked his 500th game in charge of Manchester City with a gritty 2-0 victory over Leicester City. The win saw City climb back into the top five of the Premier League, a much-needed boost after managing just one victory in their previous nine top-flight matches. Meanwhile, Leicester’s struggles deepened as they suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, keeping them mired in the bottom three.
Savinho’s early opener, his first goal in the Premier League, eased City’s nerves and set the tone, though the first half was anything but comfortable. Leicester had their chances to level, most notably when Jamie Vardy’s penalty claim—after being brought down by Stefan Ortega—was overturned due to an offside flag. Moments later, James Justin’s header struck the post, leaving City fortunate to hold their slender lead at the break.
After halftime, Leicester pressed relentlessly for an equaliser, with Vardy coming close from point-blank range. However, City weathered the storm, and Erling Haaland ended his goal drought by heading home Savinho’s cross on a counterattack with 15 minutes remaining, securing a crucial victory.
Though the result was vital, Guardiola’s side still looked far from the dominant force we’ve come to expect over his 500 games at the helm. A much-needed win, but with plenty of room for improvement.
