Pep Guardiola acknowledged the pressing need to address Manchester City's current struggles after the team suffered its fourth consecutive defeat, a first in his managerial career. In a match against Brighton, City initially took the lead with a goal from Erling Haaland in the first half. However, the game turned dramatically as substitutes João Pedro and Matt O’Riley scored to secure a remarkable comeback for Brighton. This loss followed a series of disappointing results for City, including a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth, an exit from the EFL Cup at the hands of Tottenham, and a heavy 4-1 loss to Sporting in the Champions League. Guardiola emphasized that finding a solution to the team's issues is his responsibility, highlighting the importance of reintegrating injured players into the squad. He also expressed his belief that there are external forces wishing for City to continue their losing streak.