Man City Loses Fourth Straight Under Guardiola

Manchester City is facing scrutiny after losing four consecutive matches for the first time under manager Pep Guardiola, including a recent 2-1 defeat to Brighton, which has placed them five points behind Liverpool in the Premier League standings. Despite this downturn, City defender Ruben Dias welcomes criticism, viewing it as motivation to overcome challenges and believes in the team's ability to bounce back, echoing sentiments of resilience. This challenging period for City coincides with rumors of the Brazilian Football Confederation's interest in recruiting Guardiola as their national team manager, especially amidst his contract uncertainty with City, although he has expressed a desire to lift City out of their slump. City’s recent performances have been marred by injuries and missed opportunities, with the latest defeat featuring a second-half comeback by Brighton. Guardiola’s future remains uncertain as he enters the final year of his contract, with ongoing talks about a possible extension depending on the club's legal battles with the Premier League. Meanwhile, City is preparing to face Tottenham after the international break as they look to regain their form.