Before I go, as you see in the above image, let me first laugh at you...hahaha...now, as God would have it, your authoritarian view in which you wanted everyone to shut up when you say your speculation has failed you, Liverpool won, even at Etihad Stadium to the point that your hero was unable to score a single goal. I know it will pepper you when Salah finds the net before Dominik hits it even harder.
I feel that literally securing a top four position will become primary for Manchester city at this time so that they can be able to secure a position at the UCL next season after crashing out this season. It's been a really bumpy season for them, maybe they taught halaand was all they needed as a striker for this season and so they sold off their substitute who would have helped, let's be optimistic they finish top four.
Yes, it will be very difficult for Manchester City to stay in the top four of the points table this season, we can see Newcastle and Brownmouth moving up to compete with Manchester City in the points table. However, if Manchester City can maintain their game and perform well, then if they can maintain the top four, they will be able to play in the UCL later. Manchester City needed a striker very much which they could not retain and that is why they are having a bad season this season, but if they want to maintain their dominance and play in the UCL next season, they will have to occupy the top 4 position of the points table.