City’s slump is set against the backdrop of Guardiola’s unresolved future. He is in the final year of his contract and it was widely expected within the club during the summer that he would leave in 2025, alongside director of football Txiki Begiristain, whose departure, and the arrival of Hugo Viana as his replacement, was confirmed in October.

Press conference with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after his side's 4-1 loss to Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League. It is City's third defeat on the bounce - only the second time this has happened with Guardiola as manager.

With Manchester City’s 2-1 loss to Brighton in the Premier League, Pep Guardiola has reached an unprecedented low in his illustrious coaching career. Manchester City missed the chance to climb to the top of the Premier League table after a 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Matchday 11.

After the international break, City face Tottenham and Liverpool. The big question is how quickly injured players can get back up to speed

Julien Laurens explains why Man City are still in the Premier League title race.

Early-season struggles are not unknown at City in recent years but their defensive numbers so far in this one are of particular concern