Enigma.That’s the word that perfectly sums up Man City’s last month and a half and, at the same time, does not sum up anything because it does not answer crucial questions – why is this happening to the Cityzens, and how on Earth did they allow themselves something like this?What’s behind Man City’s unprecedented crisis? Richarlison’s curse!The answers are a mystery for Pep Guardiola as well, which he openly admitted speaking to the media after the 2-1 defeat to Man United in the Manchester derby.”I have to find solutions but I don’t find solutions. That’s the reality. We want to play better, create chances. But at the moment it’s not possible. This is a big club and when you lose eight of (11) something is wrong. You can say the schedule is tough or the injuries to players, but no,” said the Spaniard.Pep on the stress he faces: ‘I sleep badly and I don’t digest food well’Even though Matheus Nunes’ double blunder (bad pass for Ederson and a conceded penalty) completely “resurrected” United and helped them return from the verge of defeat, Guardiola took the blame and responsibility.”I’m the boss, I’m the manager and I’m not good enough. It’s as simple as that. I don’t have a defence. I’m the boss. They [the players] have to know that these situations happen. In the box you have to be careful. It’s not about Matheus, he played really good in not his position at full-back. But it’s not about that, we have to play better,” Pep stated.City’s net income 73 million but they still cut down wagesOne of the most experienced Cityzens’ players, Bernardo Silva, was rather self-critical towards the whole team.”We deserved what happened. At this level a game or two is unlucky. We can’t say this is lucky or unlucky – 10 games it’s not about that,” said the Portuguese to Sky Sports.Man City are currently fifth in the Premier League, nine points behind table-toppers Liverpool. Moreover, the Reds are one match down, so the gap could be increased to 12 if Arne Slot’s crew beats Everton in the postponed Merseyside derby.In the upcoming round, next Saturday, City will be in for another tough challenge as they face Aston Villa in Birmingham. A hard game for redemption, but if anyone can do it, it’s Guardiola’s boys.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 16SaturdayArsenal – Everton 0-0Liverpool – Fulham 2-2 (0-1)/Gakpo 47, Jota 86 – Pereira 11, Muniz 76/Newcastle – Leicester 4-0 (1-0)/Murphy 30,60, Bruno 48, Isak 50/Wolverhampton – Ipswich 1-2 (0-1)/Cunha 72 – Doherty 15 og, Taylor 90+3/Nott. Forest – Aston Villa 2-1 (0-0)/Milenkovic 87, Elanga, 90+3 – Duran 63/SundayBrighton – Crystal Palace 1-3 (0-2)/Guehi 87 og – Chalobah 27, Sarr 33, 82/Manchester City – Manchester United 1-2 (1-0)/Gvardiol 36 – Bruno 88 pen, Diallo 90/Chelsea – Brentford 2-1 (1-0)/Cucurella 43, Jackson 80 – Mbeumo 90/Southampton – Tottenham 0-5 (0-5)/Maddison 1, 45+4, Son 12, Kulusevski 14, Sarr 25/Monday23:00: (1.75) Bournemouth (3.70) West Ham (4.70)***odds are subject to change***
