Pep Guardiola Faces Challenges After Palace Draw

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City's manager, has expressed frustration following a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace, emphasizing the challenging nature of the current season due to injuries and suspensions. City, currently fourth in the Premier League standings, are struggling with key players like Rico Lewis, who was controversially sent off, missing upcoming matches. With only one win in their last nine games, Guardiola noted that the season is about surviving rather than competing for the title. Despite injuries to several starters, Guardiola remains proud of the team's resilience, though acknowledging their weakness at set-pieces. The team trails leaders Liverpool by eight points, with a crucial match against Manchester United approaching.