Manchester Metropolis have been concerned in a 2-2 draw in opposition to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
It was one other match that confirmed that the Premier League champions are presently struggling.
Within the final 9 matches in all competitions, Pep Guardiola’s aspect have managed to win only one match.
Their win in opposition to Nottingham Forest final week on the Etihad Stadium confirmed indicators of enchancment for the Premier League giants however the draw in opposition to Palace introduced them again to actuality and proved as soon as once more that they want enhancements in all areas of the pitch.
Erling Haaland returned to purpose scoring type however the different purpose scorer on the night time, Rico Lewis, was despatched off after scoring the second purpose for Guardiola’s aspect.
Guardiola was annoyed after the match and he confronted the referee for 2 of the choices that he made.
The Man Metropolis boss was sad with the choice to ship off Lewis in addition to referee Rob Jones blowing the ultimate whistle when his aspect have been attacking the Crystal Palace purpose.
BBC Journalist Chris Clever reported: “Pep Guardiola was over wagging his finger within the path of referee Rob Jones on the finish of the sport.
“I presume his irritation is two-fold – Jeremy Doku was breaking away when the full-time whistle went, but additionally he’ll have one thing to say about Rico Lewis’ second yellow card as nicely, which appeared a bit harsh.
“It got here at a time when Manchester Metropolis had Palace pinned in as nicely.”
Guardiola can’t blame the referee for an additional poor Man Metropolis efficiency
It was a match that might have led to a defeat for his staff as Palace missed plenty of clear minimize possibilities within the first half.
Man Metropolis have to make enhancements within the midfield and defensive positions in the event that they need to problem Liverpool and Arsenal for the Premier League title.
The proper hand aspect of their protection the place Kyle Walker performs is a place they need to be involved about. The English defender is weak defensively and groups have tried to show that space of the pitch in opposition to Metropolis.
The efficiency of Josko Gvardiol is one other concern for Guardiola as a result of the left-back is off form and struggling to carry out to his traditional excessive requirements.
Liverpool now have an eight level lead in opposition to Metropolis with a recreation in hand now, placing Arne Slot’s aspect within the driving seat within the title race.
