Manchester City, under manager Pep Guardiola, has suffered an unprecedented four consecutive losses across competitions, a first in Guardiola's career. The recent 2-1 defeat to Brighton followed losses to Bournemouth, Tottenham, and Sporting Lisbon, leaving City five points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. Guardiola attributes the slump to a spate of injuries, including key players like Ruben Dias, John Stones, and Kevin De Bruyne, affecting their ability to maintain consistent performance. Despite the setbacks, Guardiola remains optimistic about the team's recovery, noting that it's still early in the season and acknowledging that perhaps 'another team deserves' the title after City's dominant recent history. The team hopes to bounce back after the international break with fixtures against challenging opponents like Tottenham and Liverpool.