Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has stressed the importance of the Blues 'accepting and dealing' with their struggles as they look to retain the Premier League title this season.
Pep Guardiola's side currently sit in second position in the top-flight table, with the City trailing league-leaders Arsenal by six points, while leading rivals Manchester United by two points with a game in hand. The Blues had the chance go close the gap on the Gunners last weekend after the London outfit lost to Everton, but the reigning champions fell to a 1-0 defeat at Tottenham themselves.
However, with Mikel Arteta's men having drawn with Brentford on Saturday afternoon, City can move just three points behind them with a victory over Aston Villa on Sunday. Prior to the Blues' clash with Unai Emery's men, United travel to Elland Road to face Leeds United - and the Reds can leapfrog the Blues in the league table.
