Attempt to lift spirits? Man City allows players to bring wives to Christmas party

Despite finishing the year in a disappointing state, Manchester City hosted their traditional Christmas party, allowing players to invite their wives and partners, reports Daily Mail.

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The wives of Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, and Ilkay Gündogan shared heartwarming photos from the event’s photo booth on Instagram. The gathering is seen as an effort to relieve stress and boost the morale of the players ahead of the second half of the season.

City’s hopes of retaining the Premier League title are growing increasingly slim. The team has managed just one win in their last 12 matches, compounded by injuries to key players. Long-term absentee Rodri remains sidelined, while Ruben Dias recently joined the injury list.

Currently sitting in 7th place in the league, City trails surprise teams like Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest. Pep Guardiola’s side is now 12 points behind league leaders Liverpool, a gap that may prove insurmountable in their quest for the title.