Pep Guardiola said this week he has everything he needs at Manchester City as speculation increases over if - or when - he will sign a new contract.
His reaction to last week's 95th-minute winner against Fulham seemed to be telling. He said it was the moment of his seven years at City and the celebrations at full time 'reminded him why he does this job'. Seven days later, and another late goal deep into injury time showed him the exact opposite side of those Fulham celebrations.
After a slow start against Brentford, City made life hard for themselves again, and Guardiola's warnings of some players holding back with the World Cup on the horizon were spot on. But the manner of City's frustrating defeat showed Guardiola another aspect of the team spirit he has built at the Etihad - which may make the decision to stay a little easier, despite the disappointing result.
