Manchester City's stuttering start to the season has raised more questions than answers around the Etihad.

Successive defeats to Tottenham and Brighton have punctured the August optimism that flowed after a thumping 4-0 opening day win at Wolves.

City are in the bottom half of the Premier League table and face a crunch week, with games against Manchester United and Arsenal next up in the top flight and a Champions League tie with Napoli sandwiched in between.

Pep Guardiola is facing questions over whether his side can contribute enough goals to support Erling Haaland, while some of City's defensive frailties that were evident last term are still hampering the Blues this season.

Injuries have not helped at the back with Josko Gvardiol yet to feature and Rayan Ait-Nouri forced off early

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