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Look away Pep! You will not believe how Manchester City lined-up when they last lost four games in a row

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In the wake of Pep Guardiola’s recent struggles, Manchester City XI was unrecognizable the last time they lost four games in a row

The world has not been used to what happened to Manchester City recently. Pep Guardiola’s team had never lost four games in a row since the legendary Spanish manager took charge. In fact, Guardiola had never lost four in a row in his entire managerial career.

Brighton and Hove Albion’s comeback win set the football historians working. It came to light that, Manchester City had never lost 4 games in a row in a staggering 18 years, 2 years before Sheikh Mansour’s take over. Even more baffling is the fact that the Cityzens were a below average team, at least until the turn of 2009.

The four losses in a row were split across two seasons, three games at the end of the 2005/06 season, and one game in the beginning of the next season (against Chelsea), and the manager was Stuart Pearce. Here, we take a look how Manchester City lined up when they last lost four games in a row.

GK – Nicky Weaver

The veteran Goalkeeper was nearly a decade into his time at Manchester City. He left the club at the end of that season. Weaver hung up his boots in 2014, after having last played for Aberdeen.

RB – Micah Richards

Big Meeks was just 18 back then. He was into his second season at Manchester City, and like Weaver, he was a part of the club for 10 years. He left to for Aston Villa in 2015, and announced his retirement in 2019, at only 31.

CB – Sylvain Distin

Although, the Frenchman rose to prominence at Everton, it was at Manchester City that Distin made the most league appearances. After 5 years at the club, Distin left City in 2007. He retired in 2016, having last played for Bournemouth.

CB – Richard Dunne

The no-nonsene Richard Dunne is a certified Manchester City legend. However, it was the era of his stay at the blue side of Manchester, that doesn’t earn him the flowers he deserves. After 296 league appearances for City, Dunne left for Aston Villa in 2009. He ended his career after two years at Queens Park Rangers in 2015.

LB – Ben Thatcher

Ben Thatcher was in his third season at Manchester City. It was the Welshman’s last season for the Cityzens. He hung up his boots in 2010, after having played for Ipswich Town, last.

CDM – Trevor Sinclair

Trevor Sinclair was quite a regular starter at Manchester City. He went on to play for them until 2007, before leaving to Cardiff City for a year. He last played for Lancaster City in 2015. However, he briefly came out of retirement to play a game for Squires Gate in 2018.

CDM – Joey Barton

Joey Barton is arguably the most controversial footballer ever. However, it was at Manchester City that Barton made most appearances in his career. Repeated disciplinary issues saw him moving across a number of clubs. He retired in 2017, having last played for Burnley.

CM – Claudio Reyna

Giovanni Reyna’s father was 33 during this match. He had joined Manchester City in 2003, and was a part of the club until 2007. After a year at New York Red Bulls in the 2007/2008 season, Reyna hung up his boots.

CAM – Ousmane Dabo

This game was Ousmane Dabo’s debut for Manchester City. The Frenchman made only 13 appearances in the league for the Cityzens. He then went on to play for Lazio and New England Revolution before announcing his retirement.

ST – Georgios Samaras

Georgios Samaras
Georgios Samaras (Via X)

Georgios Samaras hadn’t hit his peak here. It was only after he left the EPL club, that his star-power rose. The Greek player joined Celtic in 2008, after leaving City, and went on to make 156 league appearances, scoring close to 50 goals. Samaras announced his retirement in 2018, when he was only 33.

ST – Bernardo Corradi

Bernardo Corradi also made his debut against Chelsea. Unfortunately, he was also sent off after a second yellow. The Italian just made 25 appearances for City, scoring only 3 goals. Corradi retired in 2012.

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As the Chelsea star attempts to mend his relationship with his childhood sweetheart, Enzo Fernandez finds that his Argentina teammate is “sniffing around” Valentina Cervantes

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Enzo Fernandez Girlfriend. Source: Instagram

Enzo Fernandez has had a fair bit of rough time on his personal life front over the past few months. After Fernandez’s Girlfriend Valentina Cervantes announced their split in October 2024, the Argentina was also linked with rapper Nicki Nicole. Speaking to Hola, Cervantes said: “Everything was fine and suddenly one day he told me that he didn’t want to be [with me] anymore. There are things that I still have to process, but that’s it, I accepted it. However, Fernandez celebrated New Year’s with Cervantes and their two children following their split. Since then the couple has also been spotted shopping together. 

As per the Daily Mail, journalist Daniel Fava has now claimed Fernandez is eager to reconcile with his wife. He said on America TV show A la tarde: “In the last few hours there’s been a reconciliation with his ex-partner Valentina Cervantes. They’re giving things another go. The information I have is that Enzo Fernandez is desperately trying to win her back because he’s heard that a fellow world champion is sniffing around her.” Additionally, Fava asserted that following her breakup with Fernandez, “more than one footballer” had communicated with Cervantes on social media.

Who is Enzo Fernandez’s Wife? Valentina Cervantes?

Valentina Cervantes is the girlfriend of Enzo Fernandez. The couple has been together since the age of 16 as per Goal. 

Valentina Cervantes Age 

Valentina Cervantes is 24 years old as of January 2025. She was born on February 4, 2000 in San Martin, Argentina. 

Valentina Cervantes Profession 

Valentina Cervantes is a professional model and Instagram influencer. She has a staggering following of 2.4 million on Instagram as of January 2025. She’s often seen collaborating with fashion and beauty brands. Cervantes has also studied law and use to work as a waitress in an empanada restaurant.

Valentina Cervantes Social Media 

Instagram: @valucervantes

Valentina Cervantes and Enzo Fernandez Relationship Timeline 

Enzo Fernandez and Wife Valentina Cervantes/ @valucervantes / Instagram

Enzo Fernandez and Valentina Cervantes have been together since teenager’s. They’ve been together through it all while she’s supported Fernandez’s journey from River Plate to a World Cup winner now. “When we met, I worked in an empanada restaurant and studied Law. He was in River Plate and then played in the reserve team. When we moved in together, I changed jobs to a call center near the Obelisk. The couple also has two children together, born in 2020 and 2023. 

FAQs on Enzo Fernandez

Q. Where is Enzo Fernandez from?

Enzo Fernandez was born in San Martin on January 17, 2000. 


Q. Does Enzo Fernandez have kids?

Enzo Fernández was married to fellow Argentine Valentina Cervantes, with whom he has a daughter, born on 4 March 2020. In October 2023, their son was born.

Q. How much did Chelsea buy Enzo for?

Chelsea signed midfielder Fernandez from Benfica for a British-record £106.8m. The deal for the Argentine surpasses the £100m Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish from Aston Villa

Q. Who is Enzo Fernandez named after?

His father had named him after Enzo Francescoli, a legendary former River midfielder, so the move so early in his life had extra poignancy.

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Nicolas Jackson ended Ange Postecoglou’s short Tottenham Hotspur dominance back in November 2023, and they are yet to recover from it

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Chelsea in 2023 November saw Nicolas Jackson score a hattrick

Nicolas Jackson ripped Tottenham Hotspur to shreds the last time Chelsea visited the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, during the 2023/24 season

After a very promising start under new manager Ange Postecoglou back in 2023, Tottenham Hotspur were flying high. Despite Arsenal and Manchester City asserting their dominance like in the 2022/23 season, the Aussie manager had his own tricks up his sleeve.

Having been unbeaten for three months, that also saw them come unscathed at the Emirates Stadium in a heated North London derby, Spurs were looking like title contenders, come November 2023. However, things went awry, or in fact, have gone awry, ever since that wretched night at their home ground in early November.

Welcoming a struggling Chelsea, not many gave the Blues a chance in this London derby. Their newly-bought striker, Nicolas Jackson was firing blanks, and looked far from clinical (low on confidence too), even when he had the easiest of chances.

And once the match began, it looked like there was going to be only one winner. Dejan Kulusevski cut into the edge of the box, and his attempted shot took a deflection and found its way into the back of the net, putting Spurs 1-0 up. However, Tottenham Hotspur’s highline began gaving themselves troubles, as Chelsea’s pacy attack began a wave of attacks after the 20th minute.

Raheem Sterling put the back of the net after an impressive run and a scrambling finish, only to be ruled out for a handball. However, this was only a sign of things to come. A few minutes later Moises Caicedo struck an impressive long-ranger, which was once again ruled out for offside (obstruction). In the process, in a major turn of things, the VAR found Cristian Romero guilty of committing a red-card offense inside the box.

The Argentine was sent off, and the penalty conceded was converted by the in-form Cole Palmer, who was getting into his groove back then. Spurs then saw off the half, with the scores level at 1-1.

Further chaos and Nicolas Jackson bursts into life

Just when it looked like Spurs could indeed put up a fight with 10-men, Destiny Udogie got his second yellow card in the 55th minute, and they were down to 9-men. Despite the setback, Postecoglou persisted with a high-line. Surprisingly, Chelsea’s attack remained neutralized until the 75th minute when Nicolas Jackson scored a tap-in, to make it 1-2 Chelsea. All hell brooke lose, fifteen minutes later as Jackson scored two more easily worked goals, to complete his hattrick.

The destruction of Spurs was complete. Since that loss, Spurs lost track of their then-successful season and their campaign soon derailed. They ended up finishing outside the top 4, and even until today, December of the 2024/25 season, they have not recovered, or have found form.

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Manchester by the L! 5 things/entities that didn’t exist the last time a defending English champion lost 5 games in a row

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Manchester City vs. Tottenham

Here are some stunning facts following Manchester City’s humiliating 4-0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur, their 5th straight loss.

It’s been a shock-laden month for Manchester City and its fans. The club recently suffered a 4-0 pummeling at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium on the 23rd of November.

When City had lost 4 games in a row, fans of the team consoled themselves with the fact that the games were all away from home. However, when that was quashed last Saturday, fans were left dejected.

While the Cityzens’ midfield looked lackluster in the absence of the injured Rodri, not many expected it to be cut open by Spurs. The North London team who usually trouble Pep Guardiola’s men, irrespective of their own manager, were once again at it at the Etihad Stadium.

A stunning first-half display from James Maddison, saw Spurs go 2-0 up in the first half. In the next 45 minutes, Pedro Porro netted home following a rapid counter attack before Timo Werner humiliated Kyle Walker to make it 4-0 to Spurs.

The game also marked the first time a reigning English champion has lost 5 games in a row (including all competitions) since 1956, a staggering 68 years. It was Chelsea back then. Here are five things/entities/records that didn’t exist the last time since this stunning fact/event.

England hadn’t won the FIFA World Cup

It was only in 1966 that England won their first FIFA World Cup. Sir Alf Ramsey‘s men beat West Germany, 4-2, in the final to lift the coveted trophy. This came 10 years after Chelsea (1956’s defending champions) lost 5 games in a row.

Internet

The Internet was nowhere close to being invented back then. It is widely believed that Internet was invented in 1983, a staggering 27 years from 1956.

Pep Guardiola wasn’t born

Pep Guardiola Manchester City debut
Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gives instructions to Manchester City’s English defender Finley Burns during the English League Cup third round football match between Manchester City and Wycombe Wanderers at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, northwest England on September 21, 2021. – (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

The very manager who was inflicted with pain against Tottenham Hotspur wasn’t even born yet. The Spanish manager was born almost 15 years later in January 1971.

Paris Saint-Germain

The French club which has dominated Ligue 1 in the recent years wasn’t even founded. It was only in 1970 August that they came into existence. However, they have quickly gone on to establish themselves as one of the greatest clubs in France.

The famous Michaels – Jordan, Jackson and Tyson weren’t born

The late Michael Jackson is the eldest among the Michaels. He was born in 1958. 5 years later ‘His-Airness’ Michael Jordan was born. And finally in 1966, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson came into this world.

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