The five matches that add up to the worst run of Pep Guardiola’s time as a boss

The Premier League champions are right out of form.

Published Nov 23, 2024

The worst run of Pep Guardiola’s managerial career continues after Manchester City lost a fifth successive match in all competitions.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the reigning Premier League champions’ shocking recent form after Saturday evening’s humiliating home loss to Tottenham.

Tottenham 2 Manchester City 1, Carabao Cup, October 30

Bournemouth 2 Manchester City 1, Premier League, November 2

Manchester City's surprise stumble continued at Bournemouth — Manchester City’s surprise stumble continued at Bournemouth (Adam Davy/PA)

Sporting Lisbon 4 Manchester City 1, Champions League, November 5

Ruben Amorim got the better of Pep Guardiola ahead of his move to Manchester United (Zed Jameson/PA)

Brighton 2 Manchester City 1, Premier League, November 9

Manchester City 0 Tottenham 4, Premier League, November 23

James Maddison put Spurs on course for victory at the Etihad Stadium (Martin Rickett/PA)