This week's Blood Red column takes a look at Pep Guardiola's recent problems and why a trip to Liverpool is the last thing Manchester City want this weekend

Pep Guardiola has said he has to "prove himself" all over again after Manchester City's six-game winless run and added the only reason there are not more questions about whether he should be sacked is because he's won six Premier League titles.

Match ThoughtsPep Guardiola’s Manchester City are in a rough patch, but their manager isn’t giving much away. Heading into Sunday’s clash at

Manchester City are sweating over the fitness of several key players ahead of Sunday’s trip to Liverpool. Pep Guardiola knows a defeat to the Premier League leaders will see an 11-point gap open up to the Reds.