Pep Guardiola knows he must turn around the lackluster performances Manchester City has shown in recent days, which is why he is already thinking about the next transfer window, where he plans to renew the squad.

Pep Guardiola has never been in a situation like this before. You can tell. In 16 years of top level management Guardiola has won more trophies than he could count, propelled great talent to peaks even they couldn't imagine and set the template for modern coaching.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Premier League game against Everton (kick-off 12:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he doesn’t expect John Stones to feature against former club Everton on Boxing Day. The England defender has only just returned to action after missing six games across all competitions with a foot injury sustained in the Carabao Cup fourth round defeat by Tottenham at the end of October.

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, is cautious ahead of a tricky Premier League clash against Everton side on Boxing Day. City are going through their worst phase under Guardiola. The champions have won just one game out of their last 12 matches across all competitions.