Pep Guardiola has rarely had to deal with adversity during his successful career. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA

Pep Guardiola has rarely had to deal with adversity during his successful career. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA

Pep Guardiola is crumbling in the face of the first serious setback of his career and taking Manchester City down with him.

Yesterday’s dire home performance against Spurs was that of a manager and a team who’ve lost their way. It wasn’t just the result, Spurs have been a bogey team for City in the past, but the spiritless and confused way in which they played.