They’ve lost seven out of their last 13 matches in all competitions, have kept only two clean sheets in the last 25 games and sit eighth in the Premier League table - already 12 points off league leaders Chelsea after only 12 games.
Suddenly the pressure at the Etihad Stadium was lifted, and Rodri and Bernardo Silva had the platform to add the gloss in the second half with goals of their own.
And if fans want to make the most of the hot weather, they can stay in one of the two tented villages that are expected to be built in the desert, while the concept of fan villages is still being finalised.
Barcelona starlet Pedri has won the 2021 Golden Boy award. Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz came in fourth, while Pedri's Barca team-mate Gavi was fifth.
On the other hand, I think maybe we have to be a bit disappointed. I have seen, in the eyes of my players, disappointment because we had the chance to win the game.
Although Arteta was adamant any decisions were made purely for the benefit of the team, he did admit the barren spell in front of goal had dented the forward's confidence, saying: Any decision is not personal but when a player is not scoring, it affects mood, confidence and belief - but you have to try not to accept it and feel sorry for yourself.
DERMOT SAYS: This is going to be debatable as people will see this in different ways. What sways the referee in my view is the way he's gone down.
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After a superb season last term, Shaw endured a shaky start to the new campaign, and those struggles, coupled with Telles' form, could mean he too faces a spell on the sidelines if he cannot prove himself on the training pitch.
Asking for a suspended sentence, Mr Robb added: As a consequence of one stupid mistake, this posting, he bitterly regrets it.
First-half struggles in terms of creating chances has been a common theme for City in their last four games.
Poland held on to their slender advantage when play resumed to climb above their hosts and move three points behind group leaders England in the race to reach next year's tournament in Qatar.
If people think the referee decided this game that's their analysis. We'll get a round-up from the medical staff.
Hopefully he'll inspire more local boys, not only those who share his background, to believe that they can do it because they've seen Kam do it. Shadab Ifthikar then landed the manager's job at Highland League side Fort William, with Sky Sports News revealing the Belgium scout was becoming the first manager of South Asian heritage in senior Scottish football.
I had mistimed my jump off that particular train as I put my faith in Dean Smith's side to at least score at West Ham - something their expected goals data pointed to - but if anything, Norwich turned in their worst attacking performance under Smith.
I'll be polite and calm - I'll make sure it's safe - and just point out why to somebody like us in the Gay Gooners, certain chants are offensive.
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So much of that can have an impact and you have to work it out and you can only do that if you have a good enough relationship. It is a reminder of the all-encompassing role that a development coach takes on.
Another huge contributor to Wolves' impressive defensive stats has been the consistent performances of their regular back three: Max Kilman, Conor Coady and Romain Saiss.
He appeared to be contending with a chest problem and manager Ralf Rangnick moved to withdraw him as a precaution.
So do Fulham opt to cash in on their star man now - clubs in Spain are also reportedly keen on the youngster, although the compensation fee the Cottagers would get from La Liga clubs is far lower than if they sold to a Premier League side - but risk hindering their chances of a top-flight return?
On a night when Northern Ireland hosted England in front of a record crowd, the focus quickly switched from events on the field to post-match comments from home manager Kenny Shiels.
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Rangers manager, Giovanni van Bronckhorst said: “I’m absolutely delighted that we have been able to add a player of Aaron’s quality, experience and leadership to our squad.
Sebastian Kehl, who takes over from Zorc in the summer, added: Niklas has shown us in personal discussions that he is very interested in Borussia Dortmund.
No side have drawn more games 0-0 (19) since Brighton won promotion back in 2017, including the last meeting between these two, and this game could meander down that path.
Before the Madrid meltdown, Pochettino had, during that tie, got as close as he has come to making an unworkable situation workable.
At that stage, the front three had all scored and assisted a goal, but it was Salah who completed the rout, Robertson again winning back possession in the build-up.
We got to half-time 1-0 up and not playing very well, but we showed a lot of character in the second half.
They finally had the lead in the 70th minute when Hakimi struck a brilliant free-kick, curled over the wall and into the near top corner.
We hit the post and the bar and were clean through on goal. Both sides will be back in Scottish Premiership action on Boxing Day.
