Manchester City's title defence is expected to be a struggle, according to Pep Guardiola. The reigning champions have suffered consecutive defeats in the Premier League and Carabao Cup, leading to concerns about their ability to defend their title. However, Guardiola remains optimistic, citing injuries to key players as one of the main challenges facing his team.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/nov/04/manchester-city-premier-league-pep-guardiola-title-defence-struggle