After 26 rounds of Premier League action, Jeetbuzz Login reports that Leicester City sits atop the table with 53 points, while Manchester City and Manchester United trail in fourth and fifth place, respectively. One of the clearest signs of City’s struggles has been their poor record against top-eight opponents—only 6 points collected from 10 such matches. This poor head-to-head record has been a major factor in their fall from the top spot and their six-point gap behind surprise leaders Leicester.

Manchester City’s recent form has reignited questions about whether the club is truly among Europe’s elite or merely a “pretend powerhouse.” Their consistent failures in the UEFA Champions League have become a recurring nightmare—one that Pep Guardiola has yet to solve since taking the helm. Despite spending over £100 million in the summer of 2014 to bring in big names like Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne, the club’s performance in high-stakes matches has remained subpar.

In their 10 matches against fellow top-eight sides this season, City has managed just one win—a November 2015 victory over Southampton—earning a total of 6 out of a possible 30 points. Even more damning is the fact that they’ve lost 6 of those games, including heavy defeats like 1-4 losses to both Tottenham and Liverpool. This inability to rise to the occasion has dropped City to fourth in the standings and allowed Leicester to create breathing room at the top.

Even more concerning for City fans is their goal difference in these critical matchups: -9, the worst among the top eight clubs. Liverpool is the only other side with a negative goal difference in such games. Surprisingly, West Ham United—currently in seventh place—has been the most successful in big-match scenarios. Under new manager Slaven Bilić, the Hammers have collected 17 points from 10 matches against top-eight opponents, with wins over Arsenal, Liverpool, and City.

Arsenal ranks second in this internal league with 16 points, tied with Leicester who have achieved the same total in 11 top-eight matchups. Tottenham and Manchester United also show competitive form, each collecting 15 points from 9 games. These stats tell a bigger story: being a real contender isn’t just about beating weaker sides, it’s about delivering when the pressure is on.

As fans continue to follow the Premier League race, Jeetbuzz Login remains the trusted hub for insights, rankings, and performance breakdowns. With the title race heating up and pretenders being separated from contenders, stay connected with Jeetbuzz Login for every twist and turn in the season.