We´ve never lived this situation´ admits Pep Guardiola

Manchester City Stunned by Tottenham, Guardiola Faces Unprecedented Losing Streak

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted his team is in uncharted territory after a crushing 4-0 defeat to Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The loss marked City’s fifth consecutive defeat in all competitions and ended their remarkable 52-game unbeaten home record.

Tottenham Dominates with Maddison Leading the Charge

James Maddison celebrated his 28th birthday in style, netting two goals in the first half. Pedro Porro added a third against his former club, and Brennan Johnson sealed the emphatic victory late on.

The defeat leaves City five points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, who play Southampton on Sunday.

Guardiola Acknowledges Defensive Fragility

Reflecting on the shocking result, Guardiola admitted that his side’s defensive frailty is a major concern.
“We started well, as we usually do, but we couldn’t capitalize,” Guardiola told Sky Sports. “After conceding, it became emotionally challenging. In eight years, we’ve never been in this kind of situation, but we have to find a way out by winning the next games.”

The manager, who recently extended his contract until 2027, remains hopeful that the team can turn their form around in the coming weeks.

Players Call for Improvement

City defender Kyle Walker emphasized the need to regroup and refocus.
“We need to get back to basics and secure clean sheets,” Walker said. “Conceding four goals at home means we must score five to win—it’s not just about the defense, but all 11 players on the pitch.”

Upcoming Challenges for City

City’s struggles could worsen as they prepare for two pivotal matches. They face Feyenoord in the Champions League at home before a potentially season-defining Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield on December 1.

Walker sees the Liverpool game as an opportunity for redemption.
“It’s a perfect chance to turn things around and close the gap on them,” he said. “But we can’t perform like this again, or we’ll be punished.”

City’s Position

If Liverpool wins their match against Southampton, the gap could widen to eight points, and City risks falling even further behind in the title race with a loss at Anfield. The pressure is on Guardiola and his squad to rediscover their winning formula and avoid slipping further out of contention.