Man City had great last season as they finished 3rd on points table and they started last season by winning all 3 of their initial games. But this season they are having disastrous start as they have lost 2 of three games they have played. The start of tournament is important as it tells the moral and strength of team, if team start losing points in beginning of tournament then it's difficult for the team to make a come back at later stage of the tournament. Man City need to win matches if they want to remain in the contest.
Of course, it seems he's content with just getting to the Champions League; i don't recognize Guardiola anymore. To me, he seemed like an ambitious coach who wanted to win cups and titles, but instead it seems he's content with just doing his homework. Very disappointing, i must say.