LONDON (AFP) - English champions Manchester City slumped to a third surprise extinguish in four Premier League games at Leicester upon Boxing morning to slip to third in the table and seven points adrift of unbeaten leaders Liverpool.Just a few weeks ago they seemed unstoppable as they started their title defence past a 15-game unbeaten run.However, a 2-0 reverse at Chelsea has sparked a rule of three defeats in 18 days as Crystal Palace and Leicester both came from at the rear to hand Liverpool a big advantage in the title race ahead of their vacation to slant City upon Jan 3. Here, AFP Sports looks at what has caused City's rude collapse:1. Fernandinho irreplaceable
City coped admirably in Kevin de Bruyne's absence for most of the disturb through slight thanks to an array of creative midfielders, but have dreadfully missed Fernandinho's expertise to feat the more destructive role in midfield in the last two games.The 33-year-old Brazilian had started all league game until Palace's visit upon Saturday and is the one player in City's squad without a natural replacement. Centre-back John Stones deputised at the weekend, while the more attack-minded Ilkay Gundogan was deployed at the base of the midfield in Leicester."We have to try and find solutions. Ferna was not adept to feat because he's injured. We have to overcome this problem," said coach Pep Guardiola, who tried to sign Chelsea midfielder Jorginho from Napoli in the summer as cover for Fernandinho."You have to think roughly how to solve it past you don't have players in a position."2. Four competitions say you will their toll
Even for a squad as deep as City's, English football's unique captivation of a packed festive grow old and an other cup competition can stretch resources.Just eight days ago a mighty City side emphasis a much-changed Leicester to reach the League cup semi-finals and stay live in four competitions.Leicester boss Claude Puel claimed victory upon Wednesday was vindication for his criticised team selection in the cup tie past the Foxes roomy to spring surprises exceeding both Chelsea and City in the past five days.As capably as de Bruyne, Sergio Aguero didn't begin adjoining Chelsea or Palace due to injury, while David Silva has also been sidelined by slight in recent weeks.3. Missing Mendy
Left-back has also been a problem position, even as City enjoyed great expertise last season, due to Benjamin Mendy's knee troubles.The Frenchman's recompense to fitness and form in the to the fore weeks of the season promised to provide City an other dimension to their attacking play, but he has been sidelined once more previously to the fore November.Fabian Delph, a central midfielder by trade, has filled in at left-back, but is now facing a three-match ban, including the Liverpool game, after subconscious sent off late upon at Leicester.4. Defending the Premier League difficult
Guardiola won three consecutive league titles at both Barcelona and Bayern Munich, but retaining the title in England has proved impossible for any team in the past decade.A Manchester joined side containing Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney were the last to reach it in 2008-09.City's sticker album haul of 100 points last season led many to say you will they would buck that trend, but it is proving tougher than expected."Last season, everyone said it was thus easy, but I know how hard it was," insisted Guardiola."Last season we were thus consistent and made a lot of points. They (Liverpool and Spurs) are both thus consistent."5. Can City chase?
The question remains whether a Guardiola side is talented of chasing alongside a title opponent to win the league in the manner Alex Ferguson's Manchester joined made routine in the 1990s.In most of Guardiola's seven title triumphs, his Barca, Bayern and City sides have been capably in belly by this stage of the season.Now they have to feat catch-up and their lack of appreciation to going at the rear to Chelsea, Palace and Leicester leaves City's mentality approach to question."We have to find an explanation," said Bernardo Silva. "It's mathematically possible, but we have to be all but absolute from now."
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