Guardiola Suggests Title May Elude Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that after Manchester City's recent struggles, it might be time for another team to win the Premier League title, following their 2-1 defeat to Brighton. This loss marks the first time in his managerial career that Guardiola has experienced four consecutive defeats, including losses to Bournemouth, Tottenham, and Sporting Lisbon. Despite Erling Haaland's opening goal, Brighton's Joao Pedro and Matt O'Riley turned the game around in the second half. Guardiola mentioned fitness issues as a factor impacting their performance and stressed the importance of regaining their winning mentality. City now sits five points behind league leaders Liverpool and faces a challenging schedule ahead, with upcoming matches against Tottenham and Feyenoord. Captain Kyle Walker emphasized the need for the team to show character and step up during this difficult period.