In the last two summers, City have postponed much of the rebuild; two of the six recruits in that time are now in the band of 30-somethings. And while Guardiola said it was harder to be stable defensively without a quartet of centre backs and two holding midfielders, arguably he only has one: Mateo Kovacic does not covet that role.

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 boss Pep Guardiola has hinted at a potential exit from the club if the coach feels he is not the man for the job anymore.

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.

Pep Guardiola is still sporting the scars of Manchester City's woeful form as he was seen in public for the first time since the draw with Feyenoord