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The difference in points is not too big because there are still a lot of matches left this season but the problem now is how Manchester City can get out of their slump after Pep Guardiola's team failed to win a match in 4 consecutive matches and even their performance was very bad.
We have seen how Pep Guardiola can always overcome the problems in the Manchester City team in previous seasons so the same thing is also possible to happen this season, so I think it's all a matter of time and Manchester City can definitely rise and return to the path of competition for the PL title this season.
Defeats in 4 consecutive matches occurred in different competitions and for the Premier League itself they only got 2 defeats, I don't expect much from Manchester City in the UCL but I want them to be able to rise at least to be able to defend the Premier League title and the UCL is bonus if Pep manages to slowly bring Manchester City back on the right track with the recovery of their best strength.
And I sure the return of performance is more guaranteed when the injured players can return to play or get replacement in the upcoming transfer window, moreover there are several players that Pep is targeting to be able to restore his squad and hopefully all of that can work according to his plan.