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Manchester City and Juventus Battle for Champions League Survival

Manchester city and Juventus players (Photo Credit: Getty)

Manchester City’s struggles resemble the collapse of a mighty empire, once dominant across Europe but now faltering against weaker opposition.

Their next challenge is a high-stakes showdown in Italy against Juventus, another powerhouse grappling with its own decline.

City’s recent 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace marked just one win in their last nine games, while Juventus had to fight back from a 2-0 deficit to draw against Bologna.

Both teams have seen better days. Juventus, Serie A giants, have managed just two wins in their last ten matches, drawing seven, while City’s Champions League campaign has been marred by a crushing 4-1 defeat to Sporting and a squandered three-goal lead in a 3-3 draw against Feyenoord.

Juventus started their European run strong with two wins but stumbled with a shocking home loss to Stuttgart, followed by draws against Lille and Aston Villa.

As the group stage reaches its critical juncture, both clubs face mounting pressure. Securing a spot in the top 24 for the play-offs is no longer guaranteed. A defeat here could spell disaster and an early exit.

Injuries have only compounded the woes of both squads, setting the stage for a tense encounter where goals will be hard to come by.

Erling Haaland (Photo Credit: Getty)
Erling Haaland (Photo Credit: Getty)

Juventus boasts an impressive defensive record, with ten clean sheets in 15 league games and just ten goals conceded, making it a formidable challenge for City’s Erling Haaland.

Bookmakers favor a low-scoring affair. A draw at 5/2 appears a likely outcome, with odds for a 1-1 result at 11/2. For those expecting fewer goals, under 2.5 goals is priced at 4/5.

Meanwhile, Arsenal seeks to bounce back from their 1-1 draw against Fulham as they host Monaco at the Emirates.

Odds favor them to lead at halftime and full-time at 20/23, with Bukayo Saka tipped to open the scoring at 5/1 or score anytime at 17/10. As the pressure mounts in Europe, all eyes are on these pivotal matches.

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