Until a few weeks ago, reigning English Premier League champions Manchester City were focussed on regaining the prestigious title. However, a series of shocking defeats thereafter has now left them in a precarious position. The latest being their 0-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday night. The defeat has left Man City four points adrift of Nottingham Forest, who are in third place. On Sunday, Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Leicester City saw them step into fourth place and push Man City down to fifth.

Man City manager Pep Guardiola’s prime concern now is to make sure his team re-enters the top four to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League. This was City’s ninth defeat of the season and with 10 matches still to go Guardiola has warned his team that they “have to do something because it will not come from the sky.”