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Manchester City have conceded an alarming number of goals over the last couple of months, plummeting down the Premier League table after enduring a torrid run of form that saw them win just once in 13 matches in all competitions.
A combination of injuries to key players and an almost inexplicable loss of confidence meant Pep Guardiola’s side could not arrest their slump, although a 4-1 win over West Ham last weekend suggested things might soon be back to normal.
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