For once Pep Guardiola is making the wrong kind of history. For the first time in his managerial career it is four defeats on the spin for the 12-time league winner. Five points off the Premier League summit,

Last week, we brought you news (see below) that four Premier League clubs had lodged legal notices, reserving the right to seek compensation, if Manchester City are found guilty of serious charges amongst the 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules.

Pep Guardiola thinks there is plenty of time for Manchester City to force their way back into the Premier League title race, despite a record-breaking run of bad results. The Blues have lost the last four in all competitions,