Early-season struggles are not unknown at City in recent years but their defensive numbers so far in this one are of particular concern

The reigning champions have lost four games in a row, a first for Pep Guardiola, adding to lots of uncertainty over the club's future.

Manchester City's "emergency" meeting with Pep Guardiola underscores the club's priority: securing his contract renewal. Despite a four-game losing streak, the club remains committed to Guardiola's leadership and is prioritizing negotiations for an extension that would mark a decade at the Etihad Stadium.