Overview
- Players were weighed before the break to set baselines, with Guardiola present on December 25 to check post-holiday figures.
- Erling Haaland posted an Instagram photo of his scale reading 94.4 kilograms with the caption “Alles gut!” in a playful nod to the policy.
- Reports indicate the striker is expected to be included for Saturday’s trip to Nottingham Forest, which is set for a 13:30 kickoff.
- Manchester City granted only a three-day holiday as Guardiola rejected a requested fourth day off, saying the team needed to improve.
- Coverage cited studies showing typical festive weight gain of roughly 0.4–0.9 kilograms, highlighting the strict three-kilogram threshold.