Kyle Walker has expressed confidence that Manchester City can regain their "mojo" despite enduring a challenging period, which has seen the team suffer five consecutive defeats. The City captain remains optimistic that a victory against Feyenoord on Tuesday will help turn the tide for the reigning champions. City faced a heavy 4-0 defeat at home to Tottenham, marking their third loss in a row in the league. Currently, they sit on 23 points, trailing five points behind Liverpool. If Liverpool secures a win against Southampton and then triumphs over City in their upcoming match, the gap could widen to 11 points. Walker emphasized that the team has not lost faith in their abilities and is determined to bounce back from this rough patch.

Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that Manchester City's chances of retaining their title are dwindling, especially with a crucial match against Liverpool on the horizon. Following a disappointing loss to Tottenham, Guardiola revealed that his players are feeling "angry" about the defeat. He emphasized the importance of the upcoming game at Anfield, stating that a loss could effectively end their title aspirations. If Liverpool secures a victory against Southampton this Sunday, they would extend their lead over City to eight points. A subsequent win against City at home could widen that gap to 11 points, putting significant pressure on the reigning champions. Guardiola's comments reflect a growing concern about his team's defensive vulnerabilities, as he admitted, "We are fragile defensively." Meanwhile, Liverpool's manager, Ange Postecoglou, expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance following their away win.