After the international break, City face Tottenham and Liverpool. The big question is how quickly injured players can get back up to speed

There is always a first time for everything, Pep Guardiola announced afterwards, and this was one such night for the all-conquering coach from Catalonia: the occasion of his fourth straight defeat as a manager.

Mikel Arteta and Enzo Maresca have been told not to expect to take over at Manchester City once legendary manager Pep Guardiola steps down. Guardiola appears to be coming to the end of his long and successful reign at the Etihad Stadium and reports say he is likely to leave the club at the end of the season.