Man City need to think positively and find a way Guardiola

Where do Manchester City go from here and who do they turn to on the pitch?

Pep Guardiola’s side have also lost five of ทางเข้า ufabet their last seven Premier League games, which is as many as they had in their previous 67 combined. However, only against Newcastle have City won more Premier League games and scored more Premier League goals than they have against Villa.

Bereft of confidence, City’s players continued their alarming slump and there was never any sign it was going to end.

Just 15 seconds in Gvardiol’s mistake let in Duran, who should have scored, and City rarely improved from there.

Over the past 12 games there have been few signs Guardiola’s side going to return to their all-conquering past selves. Their hopes of a fifth straight title look in tatters.

Never mind defending their Premier League crown, City’s focus on finding a way out of a nosedive. Which is now threatening their top-four spot.

Sixth and nine points behind leaders Liverpool, the fallen champions are in desperate need of an injection of confidence. That could come in the transfer window next month and it is inconceivable they will not strengthen.

Jack Grealish failed to make an impression at his former club. Having joined City for £100m in 2021, Erling Haaland barely got a kick and only Rico Lewis and Stefan Ortega came out of the display in credit.

There appeared to be a lack of leadership on the pitch, perhaps down to confidence. Guardiola is in unchartered territory during their struggles.