Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has stated that his team has been inconsistent in the Premier League title race and has little room for error. Despite a reputation for strong late-season finishes, City currently leads by nine points. The team's challenge is complicated by injuries to centre back Ruben Dias and fellow defender Josko Gvardiol. Despite this, Guardiola expressed his desire to keep Silva at the club, stating that he knows what a manager requires.