Quote from: klidex on Today at 04:36:09 AM

even though it's still early in the season but Manchester City has already suffered 2 defeats and Manchester City still has 30 more matches to play in the Premier League, I'm a little worried about Manchester City's current performance which is not yet completely consistent and the absence of 2 players in the main squad Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri will slightly affect their performance in facing matches in the Premier League and also in the Champions League. Pep Guardiola must take quick steps to replace these 2 players so that Manchester City does not experience a decline.

Without these players Manchester City are less of a threat and we have seen that from the two matches they lost, they find it difficult to create decent chances as they used to and even their striker find it more difficult to score goals because there is no one in the team currently with the ability to detect his runs and give him good passes like Kevin De Bruyne used to. With these two players a absent their is every possibility of them suffering more loss if the coach does not change strategy.

Theire next match is against Brighton another strong side in the league even though they have been struggling in the past few matches i still think they can challenge Manchester City with city’s current performance.

Quote from: Despairo on Today at 05:55:09 AM

Rodri isn't injured, while De Bruyne will back in the mid December this year, from now until mid December there are 8 matches to go. So De Bruyne (hopefully) will able to play the next 22 matches. It's still enough for Manchester City to back become the champion since there are still many matches.

Manchester City might lose 3-4 matches since they will meet big clubs, but it will not ruin them in the long run.

It may be enough for them to fight for a spot in the top 4 but if they should continue dropping points till when De bruyne returns it will be difficult for them to fight for the title and even when De bruyne returns it might take him time to regain himself properly. They will definitely lose matches and not just big matches because even smaller teams are now more dangerous to play when your team is not performing well.