Manchester City: Lessons from derby day defeat

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Fans, officials and players take part in a minute of applause for Ray Wilkins who passed away earlier in the week ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on April 7, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 07: Fans, officials and players take part in a minute of applause for Ray Wilkins who passed away earlier in the week ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on April 7, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

With all the talk of Manchester City’s dominance this season, it does seem this could be in danger of fizzing out. That’s not to say that Manchester City are in any danger of throwing away the Premier League though. The blues had to put the celebrations on ice today and, even with a win next week, might have to do that next week also.

That, combined with the Champions League first leg defeat, and the feeling doesn’t reflect what we have achieved in this season as a whole. Now, we have to throw everything at Tuesdays game, in the hopes of overturning the tie, and giving us something to fight for. Lessons would have to be taken from this game, as Pep’s side has now conceded three goals in the last two games.