Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has provided a peak through the curtain into the qualities possessed by his ideal player ahead of a major revamp at the Etihad Stadium.City secured the signings of

Manchester City just couldn't produce cutting-edge chances away from home and have further cast doubt on their top-four (and top-five) hopes on the Premier League table.

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City flops that Champions League qualification will not "fall from the sky" after a painful 1-0 defeat at top four rivals Nottingham Forest on Saturday. City's ninth league defeat of the season -- their most since 2019-20 -- leaves them anxiously looking over their shoulder in the top-four race.