For all that his team's travails might be a quite literal head scratcher for Pep Guardiola, the why of Manchester City's travails is as remarkably straightforward as the what. There is nothing about this great crisis,

The brazilian midfielder addressed speculation linking him with Manchester City and Arsenal. The Newcastle midfielder confirmed a conversation with Pep Guardiola but dismissed any suggestion of a transfer,

Manchester City have reportedly identified two midfield targets ahead of the January transfer window as Pep Guardiola looks to replace Rodri in the engine room. The reigning Premier League champions have struggled to perform without their influential Spaniard,

Pep Guardiola is enduring his worst-ever spell as Manchester City manager, but he isn't interested in making excuses as his side head to Anfield to play Liverpool

Manchester City's winless streak grew to six games on Tuesday and in surprising fashion, blowing a 3-0 lead to tie 3-3 with Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League. In the process, City became the first team in UCL history to fail to win a match after leading by three goals in the 75th minute,

Manchester City remains without long-term absentees Rodri and Oscar Bobb, while Mateo Kovacic will also be missing and two more players are doubtful

Rodri has spoken out about his Manchester City future, stating that Pep Guardiola's decision to sign a new deal is an "important incentive" for him although interest from Real Madrid is an "honour"

Arne Slot's Liverpool have been rampant so far this season. Every rival fan's expectation that Liverpool would be lost without Jurgen Klopp has been emphatically smashed, as the Reds lead the way in both the Champions League and the Premier League.

Pep Guardiola has insisted Manchester City 'will be back' as they prepare to face Liverpool in Sunday's blockbuster Premier League clash at Anfield. Despite sitting second in the table, it has been a difficult season for the reigning champions so far.