Richards: Only two of City's four defeats in a row have come in the league[weirushui]

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards spoke about the current situation at the club. He said that although City had suffered four straight defeats recently, only two of those were in the league.

Richards said: "I think sometimes people overreact, yes they have lost four games in a row, but one was the Carling Cup and one was the Champions League. So it's only two league games, isn't it? "I said at the beginning of the season that the difference between Arsenal and Manchester City is whether Arsenal lose Sacca or City lose Rodri."

"So I think it will be closer this year, but I still feel Manchester City can do it." I think the player who should step up is De Bruyne, I think he is the most experienced. He is coming back from injury and I think he will step up and he should step up. They are a different team when he is on the pitch, so I think the best team is still Manchester City."