The team's injuries, including Rodri and Erling Haaland, undoubtedly had an impact, but other top teams also faced similar problems and still performed well. Manchester City's nine losses in the Premier League equal their worst under Guardiola.

Gascoigne believes that the team's monotony may have contributed to their poor performance. He suggests that players can get bored with repetitive training and team talks, which can affect their performance on the field.

Manchester City will look to bounce back in the new FIFA Club World Cup, which begins in June in the United States. This could be a new era for the team under Guardiola, especially after Haaland described the season as "horrific". This may prompt Guardiola to change his tactics and form a team that can challenge for the title next season.