I think there will be a manager change in City soon.
Because it seems like Pep will not be able to find a solution to this bad situation.
I wouldn't jump to conclusions like that as quickly as you, this wouldn't happen to Pep Guardiola because I'm sure Manchester City is very supportive of their coach and what he needs. There is a possibility that Manchester City will bring in several defenders in the upcoming transfer window to strengthen their defense line, as well as perhaps a goalkeeper and defensive midfielder. I don't know who they are, but this is what Pep Guardiola needs right now.
Today's match against United was a turning point. They led the match for a long time, but in the last 7-8 minutes United won the match and said "Manchester, Red", just like the old times.
Maybe it would have been acceptable if it had been the first defeat, but City could not find a solution to this decline.
Championship is not possible this year.
Success in the Champions League cannot be achieved with this psychology.
You're right, it's hard to reach the quarterfinals with the team in such poor condition. Their defense is poor and they have also struggled to find more goals in their last many matches. I'm sure the team's performance can still be improved gradually, but of course there is tremendous pressure that will test Pep Guardiola after this series of defeats.
If there is anyone who is unhappy with Manchester City's current negative trend, then I think the first person is Pep Guardiola. He really struggled to find a solution to his players' poor performance on the field, even after adjusting several strategies and rotations.
City management will not dismiss Pep, but if it continues like this, I think Pep will quit himself.
City is still the strongest team and they don't even need to make a transfer.
The problem is completely. I think it's about lack of self-confidence and psychologically.
For example, Haaland entered the league by storm, but he has a total of 3 goals in the last 11 games (league games).
Pep should have solved this decline, but he still hasn't produced a solution.
Let's wait another 2-3 weeks, if the same situation continues, Pep will quit himself.