For all that his team's travails might be a quite literal head scratcher for Pep Guardiola, the why of Manchester City's travails is as remarkably straightforward as the what. There is nothing about this great crisis,

The brazilian midfielder addressed speculation linking him with Manchester City and Arsenal. The Newcastle midfielder confirmed a conversation with Pep Guardiola but dismissed any suggestion of a transfer,

Manchester City have reportedly identified two midfield targets ahead of the January transfer window as Pep Guardiola looks to replace Rodri in the engine room. The reigning Premier League champions have struggled to perform without their influential Spaniard,