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.