MANCHESTER, England (REUTERS) - Manchester City's incredulity run of three defeats in four games, the latest in Wednesday's (Dec 26) 2-1 overwhelm at Leicester City, has been widely ascribed to one simple cause - the absence of defensive midfielder Fernandinho.Yet, though the Brazilian's insult has conveniently dented their Premier League title defence, unmodified the absence of any in action replacement to shield their defence, City's woes run deeper than the loss of just one individual, however influential.The defeats at Chelsea and Leicester and at home to Crystal Palace, in the same way as forlorn a home win adjacent to Everton limiting the damage, have seen Pep Guardiola's champions drop from instinctive definite favourites and leaders to third place. They are now a tapering off at the back Spurs and seven at the back top side Liverpool, who visit the Etihad upon Jan 3.Last season's record-breaking title win was built upon remarkable consistency, in results of course but along with in terms of the starting line-up and approach.Yet though the inevitable injuries picked occurring through a season did tiny to knock City off course last term, this season Guardiola has had to deal in the same way as not just the recent loss of Fernandinho but along with of several key players at the similar time. David Silva missed City's last five games before returning at Leicester and his importance to the team's trademark style was categorically highlighted in the recent losses.For what Fernandinho provides in solidity, defensive auspices and the exploit to end counter-attacks and opposition momentum, Silva matches as the indispensable associate in the short, fast passing game which makes City in view of that hard to defend against.Silva not forlorn provides goals and assists, but brings out the best in those approaching him, particularly broad players Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling, who have both been out of sorts in recent performances.Sane and Sterling know that in the same way as Silva has the ball, the Spaniard, in the same way as his unmodified reading of angles and timing, will find them if they make a move.Without Silva, they have too often received the ball in the same way as stationary, allowing defenders era to set occurring and nullify them otherwise of finding themselves upon the support foot instinctive attacked in the same way as improve and impetus.Kevin De Bruyne is choice to have forlorn recently returned from long-term insult and, though City initially coped in the same way as the absence of the Belgian central midfielder, they have missed his exploit to neatly turn defence into invasion in the same way as a surging run or sweeping pass.Much of the focus upon City's improve last season was placed upon the full support positions but in the same way as Benjamin Mendy injured, Fabian Delph has, of late, rarely looked much more than an normal replacement.Worse, England defender Kyle Walker's form has been shaky and he paid the price for a poor deed in the 3-2 home overwhelm to Palace by losing his place at Leicester in the same way as Danilo preferred at right-back.The defence is no longer as solid, the midfield has missed key elements and the concentrate on line is not in action anywhere close full effectiveness."What we have to do is try and correct the in action to winning games. We are accomplished to do that but I have to reflect myself, think not quite what the team needs and try to support them," said Guardiola."That is what will situation me for the next few days. good results are miracles for the mind and I have to support the players arrive back, correct something and try to win again."A trip to Southampton is next upon Sunday and, in the same way as Spurs and Liverpool in full flow, City can ill-afford choice stumble if they are to avoid a poor December becoming an irretrievable slump.
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