John Stones adds to Pep Guardiola problems for ‘angry’ Man City players

Manchester City are struggling but Pep Guardiola cannot put his finger on one problem when there are multiple

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City have multiple problems as opponents find it too easy to score against them.

A 4-0 drubbing at home to Tottenham – their heaviest defeat ever at the Etihad – was the fifth consecutive defeat in all competitions and leaves more questions about a record-breaking squad that is looking to continue to defy the odds. Their problems with injuries continued during the game with John Stones only able to complete 45 minutes for the Blues before being replaced by Nathan Ake.

Guardiola says injuries have had an impact but will not put the loss of form down to anything in particular and says everyone must accept the position they are in and try to improve it. The players were ‘angry’ in the dressing room after the game, but must all club together to make sure they can leave those feelings behind.

For the way they played they are angry but sometimes the opponent is good and sometimes you are not good enough in some departments,” he said. “The fragility is that they have little situations that we are not strong enough due to the injuries that we had.