It was in the minutes following one of the most painful matches in Manchester City's recent history that it was suggested they were suffering the consequences of a seemingly incurable flaw.
"City needs leaders, but Guardiola doesn't want leaders," former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra declared after City had conceded two injury-time goals in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final. The 70 seconds of madness saw the momentum swing in Real Madrid's favour, allowing them to score again in extra-time and knock City out.
"He doesn't want personality. He's the leader. That's why when they're in trouble they don't want to. They don't have anyone on the pitch to help them. He chooses his teams like that, he can't train people with personality."
