Boxing Day: Guardiola Orders Man City Players to Stay at Training Ground for Everton Clash

Pep Guardiola is taking drastic steps to address Manchester City's poor form ahead of the New Year.

Following a disappointing 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, which marked just one win in their last 12 matches, Guardiola has ordered players to spend Christmas night at the Etihad Campus to prepare for their Boxing Day match against Everton.

While players could spend Christmas morning with their families, evening training sessions were prioritized.

City has struggled since November, earning only four points in two months, and is currently seventh in the league, 12 points behind Liverpool.

The match against Everton, 15th in the league, presents an opportunity to regain confidence and reverse their slump.