Pep Guardiola has offered words of encouragement to his Manchester City players after the 1-1 Boxing Day draw against Everton meant their startling form slump now stands at one win in 13 matches.Bernardo Silva's 14th-minute opener was cancelled out by Iliman Ndiaye's clever finish before halftime and City's confidence struggles were again laid bare after Erling Haaland had a penalty saved by Jordan Pickford early in the second period.

Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City won't settle for short-term fixes in the January transfer window in a bid to arrest their damaging run of form.

Manchester City’s woes continue as Pep Guardiola and his side drew 1-1 at home with Everton on Boxing Day. This result comes after a 2-1 at Aston Villa last weekend, and now the Spanish manager