Man City implode as soon as once more as Pep Guardiola’s aspect endure 4 defeats in a row

These are uncharted waters for Manchester City.

Never before, in Pep Guardiola’s City career has his side lost four on the bounce. And yet here they, returning back up north with their tails tucked firmly between their legs.

As City did in the week, it was quick-fire goals that turned the game around for Brighton – two in four minutes on the south coast. It’s without question now, the once unflappable bully of the big boys are in crisis.

And this isn’t just City without Ballon d’Or winner Rodri – there are problems up and down the pitch. City’s once magisterial midfield is non-existent, Kyle Walker is on his last legs – and so too is the rest of the champions’ backline.

Erling Haaland had opened the scoring, becoming the quickest Premier League player to ever reach the 75 goal mark, doing it in 77 games. However, even the big Norwegian’s goals have started to dry up as of late.

City were the only team in the game during the first period – but that all changed in the second half.

The one-two knockout blow came from Joao Pedro and Matt O’Reilly. And City fans could hardly complain, their side had been chasing shadows for the majority of the second half.

They could have played on for the coming days and the scoreline wouldn’t have changed, City never truly looked like they were getting back into the game.

Where do the Champions go from here?

City tend to have slip around this time of year, but seldom has it been so colossus as this. There have been changes in the boardroom, uncertainty around Guardiola’s future and the players just don’t look interested.

There are two weeks before City’s next game, when they welcome Spurs to the Etihad. However, Liverpool loom large on the horizon – and like a shark in the water, City’s old rivals can smell blood.