If you compare it with last season, it might be a little less good compared to this season. This season, many teams have returned to their respective top performances so that competition in the Premier League is getting tighter, and last season they (Manchester City) had the most genius figure in midfield, namely Kevin De Bruyne, it was proven by how he made so many passes and in finished well by their attackers, so there is a lot of hope that in every match they will win.
So what about this season? It is clear that in the last few matches they have not achieved maximum standings points, so the victory they usually get has been postponed.
I think Kelvin Debruyne's injury and absence from the squad really affected their performance this season, the most surprising is the game they Lost to Wolverhampton, that's something that got everyone suprised however that's what football is all about (full of suprises) well one thing I like about Pep is that he doesn't tolerate failure and doesn't like to keep a long losing streak like most big teams.
Manchester City should be write-off from winning the league yet, cause there's a saying that it's not over until it's over and since they still got alot of matches to be played then City should be considered a very top tough competitors for the title, they could suprisenly win a set a new record that would Marvel everyone, don't for this is Manchester City and Pep Guardiola is their coach .
Kevin Debruyne's absence doesn't seem to be having an impact on the team; in fact, the team is performing well and I think Manchester City will return to its typical level of play. The only thing that ruined the match between Manchester City and Tottenham was the referee. The referee is to blame for everything that has happened to Manchester City. Haaland is upset with the referee because he doesn't understand the benefit of a player winning the ball when he is fouled; if it weren't for the referee, I think Manchester City would have scored more goals against Tottenham.
Regarding Debruyne's absence, I don't think it's the main factor hurting the team because Rodri is already on the team and will always be the first player mentioned when discussing the best player in the world at the number four position. The team knows Rodri is excellent in that position, so even if Debruyne were to return, I don't think the team would use him in the same way because Rodri currently holds that position. I know Debruyne is an excellent midfield player that no one can challenge, but Rodri is also good right now.