If it's possible to take positives from such an abysmal performance, Pep Guardiola will know there are some quick and easy fixes to correct Manchester City's mistakes at Southampton.
He seemed calm when dissecting City's evening at St Mary's, asserting that the best team won and that his side's errors were more with a collective attitude issue than any tactical changes. "We were not ready to win this game," he said, adding that even if the likes of Erling Haaland or Kevin De Bruyne had started, that he felt the whole squad were guilty of not turning up on the night.
That admission, coupled with captain Ilkay Gundogan saying the 'desire and hunger' to win is not quite right at present, is certainly alarming. However, Guardiola knows that to correct the problems, he can make some straightforward personnel changes for Saturday's Premier League derby at Manchester United.
