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.
Well, defeat is a defeat regardless of which competition it occurs. Although,I don't have to blame Pep or the players for what Manchester city is passing through now. We all know the reason and cause for their recent abysmal. Things were not like this when their squad is complete and opposite performance is expected when key players are absent from the squad. No matter the experience of the couch, there is absolutely nothing to do when a team is hit with injuries other than decline performance.
On the other hand, I do expect a lot from them in the UCL. Premier league is a home league and Manchester city have won the league as many times as possible. Moreover, they're simply the best team in English league now. Premier league is believed to be more competitive than any other league in Europe, so why not expecting Manchester city to do well in the UCL? They're better compared to other teams playing the UCL but the same injuries affecting them in the local league is dealing with them in other competitions.