'Our standard is really high' - Gundogan calls for improvement after City's slump

'Our standard is really high' - Gundogan calls for improvement after City's slump

Hassan Abdulsalam 07:33 - 12.11.2024

Gundogan expressed disappointment with Manchester City's results after the recent loss to Brighton.

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has acknowledged his team's recent struggles and urged them to return to their high standards.

The Citizens have suffered four consecutive defeats, a downturn in form for a team accustomed to dominating the Premier League.

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Gundogan expressed disappointment in his team's results after the loss to Brighton, emphasising their high standards.

"The standard for us is high, but we are setting ourselves very high standards. That’s why we are disappointed and frustrated with the way things are going right now. There is no other way than to keep doing the right things and believing," Gundogan said after the loss to Brighton.

Gundogan stressed the importance of maintaining focus and returning the team to the winning ways they are accustomed to.

"It’s important that we are honest with ourselves and what we can do better. We know that and we need to know that we need to get back on track – there’s a responsibility to play for City.

"The expectations are high and that’s normal. It’s something we’ve dealt with in the past and we need to deal with in the future," he added.

City's next fixtures include a Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur, and a Champions League match with Feyenoord.

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