Pep Guardiola sends Man City warning as Erling Haaland reaches another milestone

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Manchester City are full of festive positivity after their seventh victory in a row over West Ham United on Saturday

Pep Guardiola has sent a strict warning to his Manchester City players ahead of Christmas Day(Image: Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)

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1. Following a convincing victory over West Ham, manager Pep Guardiola appears revitalised and more confident in his squad’s title potential. Despite rumours regarding his future at Manchester City, he remains focused on maintaining elite standards and pushing his players to stay grounded. Read the full story here - Pep Guardiola has his swagger back as Man City bosses get replacement fear
2. Erling Haaland has reached a new milestone by scoring 25 goals across all competitions before Christmas Day, a personal record since joining the club. His recent goals have also moved him further up the list of Manchester City’s all-time greatest goalscorers, surpassing several club legends. Read the full story here - Erling Haaland hits Man City first as he lurks around club legends
3. Guardiola denied a player request for an extra day off after being dissatisfied with the team’s overall performance level in their latest win. He insisted the players must prioritise recovery and training to ensure they remain sharp for the busy festive schedule. Read the full story here - Pep Guardiola refuses Christmas request from Man City players after West Ham
4. The manager has issued a strict warning that any player who returns from the short Christmas break overweight will be dropped from the squad for the next match. He intends to personally weigh every player on Christmas Day to ensure they have remained professional and disciplined during their time off. Read the full story here - 'Will not travel' - Pep Guardiola to weigh Man City players on Christmas Day
5. Two young brothers whose father tragically passed away before he could take them to their first game were surprised by Manchester City players. As a special tribute to their late father’s memory, the club invited the boys to serve as mascots for the win vs West Ham. Read the full story here - Man City 'little superstars' picked to be mascots in 'bittersweet' treat