It is because people think Man City is still as strong as the last season. But if we consider there are some changes in Man City squad, we can understand that Man City are possible to get draws or loses. Also, it is true that Man City played against strong teams in EPL in the last 3 matches. So, it is not easy for Man City to get full points. Moreover, since De Bruyne got injury for a long time, Man City performance is decreasing a lot. Pep still can't get a proper solution for this problem, it seems no player has the similar capability as De Bruyne. I think Bernardo Silva can be the right player to replace him, but it seems Bernardo Silva has a different style in playing. So, he can't be an effective solution for the absence of De Bruyne.
Last season, Manchester City have two top midfielder between İlkay Gündoğan and Kevin De Bruyne but when Pep Guardiola have loss both of them make difficult with balance on midfielder position. Thee draw matches in a row are bad achievement for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola won one against top six matches when facing Manchester United. On attacking midfielder position, Pep Guardiola have tried many option from Julian Alvarez and Bernando Silva but still difficult how to make balance midfielder between defensive and offensive. Probably with Erling Haaland have difficult scoring goals since Kevin De Bruyne get injury and he need great midfielder give assists for him on every match.
Upcoming match, Manchester City will face another top fourth standings team Aston Villa, how possibility for Pep Guardiola stopping draw record or Aston Villa will be the same as top fourth standing team make Guardiola difficult for winning match.