Guardiola accepts Man City may not make Champions League

TOUGH SPOT: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (left) reacts on the touchline during the Premier League match at Villa Park. Pic: Jacob King/PA Wire.

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City are at risk of missing out on Champions League qualification this season.

In a remarkable downturn in results that has seen them lose nine times and win only once in 12 matches in all competitions, City have suffered defeat in six of their last eight Premier League outings.