Pep admits City looking 'fragile'

Pep Guardiola (above) said he expected a slip in Manchester City's standards sooner or later but even he has been shocked by the English champions' implosion in a five-game losing streak.

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After losing four consecutive matches for the first time in his decorated managerial career, Guardiola backed himself to turn the situation around by signing a two-year extension to his contract last Thursday.

Just 48 hours later, the positivity that deal created was punctured as City were humbled 4-0 by Tottenham, to lose at home for the first time in 52 matches.

A side that has created history by winning an unprecedented four Premier League titles is now caught in a negative spiral.