Manchester City’s unexpected slump will have the clubs higher-ups scrambling for a solution as they look to avoid a rare trophyless season. The Citizens, after a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, have now lost four successive Premier League matches and are seven games without a win in all competitions.
Much of the attention has been on City’s defensive vulnerabilities. With Ballon d’Or winner Rodri out for the season, the back four have been exposed all too often and Pep Guardiola’s side have shipped 19 goals in the seven-game winless run.
