Spanish winger Nolito runs the rule over Man City's performance in October.

Spanish winger Nolito runs the rule over Manchester City’s October performance.

After such a blistering start to life at the Etihad, boss Pep Guardiola’s side endured a testing time, losing at Tottenham drawing against Everton and Southampton and suffering a tough defeat in Barcelona.

Defeat against United in the EFL Cup meant that the thumping 4-0 victory over West Brom was the only win picked up in the month.

After the loss at White Hart Lane, City dominated against Everton only to be undone by a breakaway goal from Romelu Lukaku, with Nolito’s headed equaliser ensuring a point.

The 4-0 Camp Nou reverse was harsh on City, and the Blues ahead had to come from behind to earn a point with Saints in the following game.

After the Old Trafford defeat City finally rediscovered their form against West Brom, with Sergio Aguero and Ilkay Gundogan scoring two apiece.