Manchester City endured a crushing 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, marking Pep Guardiola’s first-ever five-game losing streak as a manager.
Quick goals from James Maddison and second-half strikes from Pedro Porro and Brennan Johnson exposed City’s defensive and midfield vulnerabilities, exacerbated by injuries to key players like Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, and Ruben Dias.
Guardiola cited a lack of squad balance following the international break and difficulties in duels and consistency as key factors in their slump.
With City now eight points adrift of league leaders Liverpool and facing a crucial trip to Anfield, Guardiola emphasised the need to regroup mentally and physically, while pundits like Jamie Redknapp criticized the team for being “too easy to play against” in their current depleted state.
