Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly keen on bringing in a new right-back, with Espanyol's Omar El Hilali emerging as a top target. The Spanish manager is looking to bolster his defensive options and believes the young Moroccan defender possesses the qualities needed to thrive in the Premier League.

Early-season struggles are not unknown at City in recent years but their defensive numbers so far in this one are of particular concern

For once Pep Guardiola is making the wrong kind of history. For the first time in his managerial career it is four defeats on the spin for the 12-time league winner. Five points off the Premier League summit,

Pep Guardiola thinks there is plenty of time for Manchester City to force their way back into the Premier League title race, despite a record-breaking run of bad results. The Blues have lost the last four in all competitions,