Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has moved to clarify a light-hearted remark he made about wanting to harm himself following his team’s match in the Champions League.

Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola fought for Leroy Sane's signature before the German winger decided to join Manchester City, where he played a crucial role in the side's Premier League success

In the last two summers, City have postponed much of the rebuild; two of the six recruits in that time are now in the band of 30-somethings. And while Guardiola said it was harder to be stable defensively without a quartet of centre backs and two holding midfielders, arguably he only has one: Mateo Kovacic does not covet that role.

Pep Guardiola has reminded critics his track record of success with Manchester City can explain why he is not fighting for his future at the Etihad Stadium this season. Guardiola had lost five consecutive matches across all competitions for the first time in his career but looked set to get back to winning ways in midweek against Feyenoord,

Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City will need to make a decision on his future if he fails to turn around his worst run of results at the club.The City manager, 53, is ready for questions about being sacked but believes his record of success – with six Premier League titles and a Champions League triumph – gives him time after six matches without a victory.

Match ThoughtsPep Guardiola’s Manchester City are in a rough patch, but their manager isn’t giving much away. Heading into Sunday’s clash at

"We will be back. We will do it," said Pep Guardiola after Manchester City's losing streak hit five games as the Etihad Stadium saw a home Premier League loss for the first time since022.

Pep Guardiola is staying at Manchester City, but the Premier League champions still have to retool for the future.

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are in a rough patch, but their manager isn’t giving much away. Heading into Sunday’s clash at Anfield, Guardiola remains tight-lipped on injury updates, a move that may be as tactical as his game plan.

City just squandered a 3-0 lead from the 75th minute to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord , having previously lost five straight games including 4-0 at home to Tottenham . Guardiola has nev

Pep Guardiola accepts that his Manchester City players are "fragile" at present after they capitulated in the 3-3 Champions League draw against Feyenoord.