Can anyone even understand Manchester City? They've gone from winning the Champions League and the Premier League to being mediocre, and winning the league has become incredibly difficult. Pep Guardiola was once considered one of the best tactical managers, but now he's someone who can't find solutions for his team. If he keeps this up, he won't be at Manchester City much longer. I feel like this won't ever improve again.
Personally, I still believe that City will remain one of the title favorites, even though their form isn't as smooth as before and the competition is getting fiercer. It's too early to tell, because their winning mentality is still strong. Indeed, the coach always has his own way of dealing with this, even though he often experimented at the start of the season, but he's always adept at finding solutions at crucial moments.
The coach has likely identified and understood their weaknesses, and I suspect he will also emphasize his team's sharpness in front of goal, as even the slightest mismanagement can be fatal. This means tactical awareness, composure, and a lack of obsession are crucial to prevent the team from losing its rhythm. Another point of attention is the coach will also need to rotate players more wisely.