Pep Guardiola Faces Unprecedented Crisis as Manchester City Suffers Fifth Straight Loss

Manchester City, struggling without injured star Rodri, endures its worst losing streak since 2006, raising doubts about its Premier League title defense.

• Manchester City has lost five consecutive matches across all competitions, including a 0-4 home defeat to Tottenham, its worst home loss under Pep Guardiola.
• The absence of Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, sidelined with a knee injury since September, has exposed weaknesses in City's midfield structure and defensive stability.
• Erling Haaland's recent goal drought and the lack of contributions from other key players, such as Phil Foden and Jack Grealish, have compounded the team's struggles.
• Guardiola's side is now eight points behind league leaders Liverpool, with a pivotal match against them at Anfield looming next weekend.
• The club faces additional pressure from an ongoing legal dispute with the Premier League, which could lead to severe penalties, further destabilizing the team.

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