Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Guardiola Warns City Stars: No Christmas Weight Gain
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, is making sure his players don't gain too much weight over Christmas.
He is going to weigh them before and after the holiday to decide who will play in the next match against Nottingham Forest.
If a player gains too much weight, they might not be allowed to travel to the match.
This is because Guardiola wants his team to stay fit and ready to play.
He has done this before and even big players have had to follow the rules.
So, while the players enjoy their Christmas break, they have to be careful about what they eat.
Guardiola also believes it's important for players to take a break and spend time with their families, but he still wants to keep an eye on their fitness.
Pep Guardiola is monitoring Manchester City players' weight over Christmas.
Players will be weighed on December 25, 2025, to determine who travels to Nottingham Forest.
Players who gain more than three kilos will not be selected for the match.
Guardiola has a history of enforcing strict fitness and conditioning standards.
Manchester City is currently second in the Premier League, two points behind Arsenal.
- Who
- Pep Guardiola and Manchester City players
- What
- Weight checks to determine team selection for the next match
- When
- Before and after Christmas, with the next match on December 27, 2025
- Where
- Manchester City's training facilities and Nottingham Forest's stadium
- Why
- To ensure players maintain fitness and conditioning standards
Strict Fitness Standards
Player Well-being
Weight Management
Strict Fitness Standards
Guardiola enforces strict weight checks to ensure players maintain fitness.
Player Well-being
Players need breaks and should be allowed to enjoy holidays without strict dietary restrictions.
- Team
- Manchester City
- Manager
- Pep Guardiola
- Next Match
- Nottingham Forest
- Date of Next Match
- December 27, 2025
- Weight Check Date
- December 25, 2025
- Current League Position
- 2nd in Premier League
- Points Behind Leaders
- 2 points
Sources
No Christmas Pudding For Man City: Pep Guardiola To Weigh Up Squad, Literally, After Festive Break
‘They can eat, but I want to control them’: Pep Guardiola issues warning to Manchester City players ahead of Christmas break
Guardiola warns City stars: No Christmas kilos allowed
‘I want to control them’: Pep Guardiola opens up on weighing Man City players after holidays
