Jack Gaughan

JACK GAUGHAN: The 34-year-old decided on seeking a new challenge last month after a difficult campaign with the Premier League champions.

This has been swift action to arrest City's slump, but they will be acutely aware that ideally, the spending should not stop there.

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City have lost the fear factor as they head into a daunting run of fixtures that could define their top four hopes.

JACK GAUGHAN AND AADAM PATEL AT THE ETIHAD:

JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD: Sanchez rushed out to gift Erling Haaland City's second of a 3-1 victory, a result which takes the defending champions to fourth in the Premier League.

This is a different City that Stones is walking into on Wednesday night for the do-or-die Champions League clash with Club Bruges. Do not overdo it with the midfield osmosis, take care of the basics.

Oscar Bobb is fighting to prove his fitness and bring an end to five months on the sidelines when Manchester City go to Arsenal this weekend. Bobb was set to become a breakout star this season.

The LaLiga side published a furious 364-word statement claiming that City had 'supported and guided' the 18-year-old into failing to turn up to training in a bid to force the move.

Manchester City have landed defender Juma Bah, 18, from Real Valladolid The LaLiga side made furious accusations against City in a 364-word statement

JACK GAUGHAN: City usually stay overnight after European away fixtures but decided against it for Paris. Pep Guardiola's players will have been glad to have left the scene of the crime quickly.