Pep Guardiola loses 3 away games in a row for first time in his career after Soton defeat

Manchester City's defeat against Southampton set a new record for Pep Guardiola, albeit for all wrong reasons. 1-0 defeat at St Mary's was third consecutive Premier League away loss for Man City, a first in Pep Guardiola record section. That defeat came mere days after Man City's Raheem Sterling anunced that y were laying down a marker for next season was just ar tale in intrigue of Premier League this season. 

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Southampton vs Man City highlights: Che Adams nets only goal of game

Pep Guardiola's side had to forego three points on Sunday after Che Adams scored from halfway line, with Ederson Moraes caught unawares. Although Man City were dominating ir opponents for  major part of game, managing more possession as well as shots on target, Pep Guardiola's men failed to net equaliser. Fernandinho came close to scoring, but his shot struck post. On or hand, Alex McCarthy produced a brilliant performance between sticks to force a new Pep Guardiola record.

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Pep Guardiola record: Third consecutive away defeat for first time 

This was third consecutive away defeat for Pep Guardiola's side, a poor run of form for first time in his illustrious manrial career, spanning across his stints with Barcelona as well as Bayern Munich. Earlier, Man City suffered reversals against Chelsea and Manchester United, with both teams playing an important role to set Pep Guardiola record. While derby clash was played before lockdown, in March, game against Chelsea was played on June 26. 

Premier League news: Man City lose more games than Man United 

Christian Pulisic and Willian scored against Pep Guardiola's side at Stamford Bridge on June 26 to ensure an early coronation for Liverpool. Although Kevin De Bruyne pulled one back at Bridge, Cityzens failed to bag three points away from home. defeat against Southampton this week also takes Man City's defeat tally to nine games this season. 

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Premier League news: Man City to play Newcastle United next

With unwanted blemish on Pep Guardiola record, Man City have lost more games in Premier League this season than ir city rivals Man United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have lost eight games this season, which is one defeat less than Pep Guardiola's side. However, Man City have a comfortable points difference over ir city rivals - 11 to be specific. Man United, on or hand, have some work to do as y look to secure a spot in top four of Premier League. Pep Guardiola's side will next play Newcastle United on Wednesday. 

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