Guardiola, Walker, Neville - Every word from Man City's Tottenham defeat as title challenge set

Pep Guardiola's side suffered a bitter fifth consecutive defeat across all competitions when Tottenham Hotspur put four past them without response at the Etihad on Saturday evening.

City remain five points behind Liverpool in the standings, but that could rise to eight if the Merseyside outfit pick up a win away at Southampton on Sunday. Guardiola's side must first navigate their Champions League tie against Feyenoord midweek, but Walker has vowed next week's clash at Anfield is the perfect time to inflict a devastating blow on their rivals and put themselves back in title contention.

Rodri's absence and growing fitness concerns throughout the squad has played a significant role in City's struggles in recent weeks. However, it is not the only problem currently blighting City's form.

Here, the Manchester Evening News has taken a look at everything that's been said in the fallout following Saturday's defeat:

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City manager Guardiola congratulated Tottenham following the defeat, but admitted his players are currently 'playing a little bit in our thoughts'.

"When you lose 0-4 there is nothing to say, it’s congratulate Tottenham," Guardiola said.

"We struggled a little bit to get the balls back. We are not able to win it or the extra action afterwards but (on the ball) we were quite decent.

"We created a lot, and we created a lot of chances in front of the keeper. We are a bit fragile right now, that is obvious. We struggled to score goals and after, when they arrived, they scored.

"We are playing a little bit in our thoughts, a little bit of negativity but this is