Manchester City players have to be completely committed to the club's cause, manager Pep Guardiola said on the eve of the Champions League clash against visitors Feyenoord on Nov 26 as his struggling team look to end a dreadful run of results.
City's losing streak stretched to five matches when Tottenham Hotspur stunned the English Premier League champions with a 4-0 win at the Etihad on Nov 23, marking the first time Guardiola had lost five games in a row in his managerial career.
It was also the first time they had lost five consecutive matches in all competitions since April 2006. The defeat left second-placed City eight points adrift of league leaders Liverpool, who they visit on Dec 1.
Their campaign has been hindered by a rash of injuries with Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, centre-back Ruben Dias, midfielder Mateo Kovacic plus wingers Jeremy Doku and Oscar Bobb among those facing spells on the sidelines.
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