So there’s a lack of intensity, lack of match fitness and lack of balance. In addition to all that, there’s a lack of key players. Rodri and De Bruyne have been huge misses for City in recent weeks, while defenders John Stones and Ruben Dias have joined an injury list that also includes winger Jack Grealish and Oscar Bobb.

Manchester City make the trip south to face Brighton in the Premier League this weekend with the Citizens on a run of three straight defeats.Pep Guardiola has been without some key names in recent