I appeciate that but he's had a summer/pre-season to get players in and get them playing his way. This is his 17th league game with them. Not seeing any improvement whatsoever than what Pellegrini did last season other than getting out of their Champion league group.
Can someone please tell me what Guardiola has added to this City team? Brought in a worse keeper than Hart in Bravo. Not replaced Kompany. Did he want Stones or did someone else sign him? Still only De Bruyne and Aguero are quality. Still too lightweight and completely gutless.
He might not be at Phil's level, but his importance in the team is just the same. If Lallana would have started against Utd for example, we would have won that.
He's as big as a player as Phil and it's shown when he's been unavailable. It's remarkable what Klopp has done with him. I honestly didn't think he would offer much other than workrate he showed last season to be honest and thought we needed a massive upgrade.