There are several legends about his birth. Some say that the day after Christmas, churches would open parishioners’ donation boxes to distribute to those most in need. Others claim that the nobility gave boxes with tools, food or cloth to their employees for the work of the year. Be that as it may, that day was called Boxing Day and since 1960 it was established in football with a Sheffield-Hallam. Since that year, the English custom – and world attraction – is to play on December 26 and a tradition that is establishing itself in the new era of the Premier League is to see the Manchester City from Pep Guardiola being the best of all.
This Sunday, The ‘Citizens’ thrashed Leicester 6-3 in a crazy game: a devastating start with four goals in 25 minutes, a relaxation that could cost dearly with a 4-3, and hierarchy to close the match. Nine goals that put the match in history: it is the one with the most goals on a Boxing Day since the creation of the Premier (1992).
PEP ???? “It was a roller coaster, a typical Boxing Day match, with many goals. Entertaining for everyone. Another victory, important to continue our streak. Now it’s time to rest these three days and go for the next game. pic.twitter.com/7fwZh8nMlY
— Manchester City (@ManCityES) December 26, 2021
It is a Christmas gift to see Pep Guardiola’s team at its best. Nine consecutive victories in the domestic tournament with three goals in a row: 7-0 at Leeds United, 4-0 at Newcastle and now 6-3 at Leicester. The coach, considered one of the best in history, reached 154 victories in 208 Premier League games. 74% of victories, the best percentage than any other DT in the history of the competition.
The best of 2021 and of the season
Manchester City could close a year round in a few days. Beyond falling in the final of the Champions League, the ‘Citizens’ are the club that obtained the most points in the five major leagues. With the win against Leicester, Pep’s team have 107 units in 43 games thanks to 35 wins and 2 draws. Against Brentford it can increase everything.
The Inter de MilanReigning Serie A champion, they follow with 104 points from 43 games (32 wins and 8 draws). Further back is the Real Madrid (97 pts. And 41 PJ), Atalanta (94 pts. And 44 PJ), PSG (93 pts. And 40 PJ), Bayern Munich (91 pts. In 38 PCs) and Naples (91 pts. And 44 PJ).
Best clubs 2021 | Tournament | Points | Matches | Victories | ties |
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Man. City | Premier League | 107 | 43 | 35 | 2 |
Inter | A league | 104 | 43 | 32 | 8 |
Real Madrid | LaLiga | 97 | 41 | 29 | 10 |
Atalanta | A league | 94 | 44 | 28 | 10 |
PSG | League 1 | 93 | 40 | 29 | 6 |
Bayern | Bundesliga | 91 | 38 | 29 | 4 |
Naples | A league | 91 | 44 | 28 | 7 |
Reigning Premier League champions and winner of three of the last four leagues, Manchester watches everyone from the top. Liverpool, with one game less, is their closest pursuer with 41 points, tied with Chelsea who defeated Aston Villa 3-1. Either way, Klopp’s men will not be able to match City this year.
The Real Madrid (46 points on 19 dates), PSG (46 sts on 19 dates) e Inter (46 pts. On 19 dates) follow him. Bayern It has 43 units in 17 dates, taking into account that the Bundesliga has 18 teams, two less than the rest.
Leaders 5 major leagues | Tournament | Dates | Points | GF | GC | V – E – D |
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Man. City | Premier League | 19 | 47 | 50 | 12 | 15 – 2 – 2 |
Real Madrid | LaLiga | 19 | 46 | 41 | 16 | 14 – 4 – 1 |
Inter | A league | 19 | 46 | 49 | 15 | 14 – 4 – 1 |
PSG | League 1 | 19 | 46 | 39 | 17 | 14 – 4 – 1 |
Bayern Munich | Bundesliga | 17 | 43 | 56 | 16 | 14 – 1 – 2 |
* V: wins E: draws D: defeats |
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