City’s away blues linger

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How else can you explain his dogged persistence in playing the same style away from home as at the Etihad, when statistics underline so boldly the error of his ways?

On paper, City’s 1-1 draw at Southampton on Saturday was not a bad result against the Premier League’s most improved side at a ground where many clubs will struggle this season. But put into the context of their overall away form it continues a worrying trend; especially as they face a daunting trip to Bayern Munich tomorrow.