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.

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,

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

Pep Guardiola says past achievements preventing Man City from sacking him - The Spaniard has won 18 trophies in his time at the Etihad Stadium and signed a two-year contract extension only last week.

"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.

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