Yes Manchester City lost a game and that will happen from time to time

As we saw on Saturday, Manchester City was beaten by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. They also went out of the Carabao Cup the game before that with a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham. Losses happen in football. It’s part of the game. But the reaction to any Manchester City defeat shows the immeasurably high standards the club is held to.

As previously mentioned losses by a team are part of the game. It is exceptionally rare to see a team go through an entire season undefeated. Manchester City are no different to any side and they do lose games. They deservedly went down to a defeat to Bournemouth last Saturday. But the reaction to any City defeat is always fascinating to watch unfold.

For some sections of Manchester City’s fans, a loss signals a crisis. That is an extreme overreaction. The champions are facing an injury crisis with a host of players injured or playing under duress. That did contribute to City’s defeat to Bournemouth last weekend. But Bournemouth did deserve to take all three points at the Vitality Stadium so credit to them for that. But Manchester City like any other team can have bad days. That may be down to an opponent playing better on the day, injuries, a hectic schedule the list goes on. But more importantly how Manchester City typically rebound from a defeat defines them. That is their challenge tonight as they face Sporting Lisbon in Champions League action.

Yes Manchester City lost to Bournemouth last Saturday. It happens. The reaction to any City defeat is always fascinating to watch unfold. But it isn’t the end of the world. Pep Guardiola said it best about the high standards his team are held to. That quote can be seen below.