Pep Guardiola marked a significant milestone, managing his 500th game, with a crucial 2-0 victory that saw Manchester City break their five-match winless streak in the Premier League.
The game started with both sides trading early opportunities. Leicester’s Jamie Vardy tested City’s shaky defense, while Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne combined to challenge Leicester’s Jakub Stolarczyk.
However, it was City who struck first when Phil Foden’s off-target shot was parried into Savinho’s path, allowing the Brazilian to smash in his debut goal for the club.
Despite taking the lead, City’s defensive vulnerabilities were still evident. Facundo Buonanotte hit the post, and Vardy missed a clear-cut chance to level the score before halftime.
Leicester’s pressing game tested City’s backline, but goalkeeper Stefan Ortega’s sharp saves kept the visitors ahead.
In the second half, Leicester dominated possession, with Bilal El Khannous and James Justin coming close to equalizing.
Manuel Akanji made a crucial goal-line clearance, and City survived a major scare when Vardy missed an open net.
City sealed the victory in the 74th minute when Savinho delivered a perfect cross for Haaland, who headed home for his first goal in five games, ending his scoring drought. Vardy struck the crossbar late on, but City held firm to secure three points.
While Manchester City remains 11 points behind league leaders Liverpool, this win offers hope for a turnaround.
For Leicester, however, the loss marks their fourth consecutive defeat under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, leaving them languishing in the relegation zone.
City fans will hope this performance sparks a revival, while Leicester faces an uphill battle to stay in the top flight.
