But lately, the air of invincibility has taken a hit.

And the only squad theyve outperformed during this stretch?

Southampton, the leagues basement dwellers.

Five points from seven games.

For most teams, that wouldnt make headlines; its just a rough patch.

But for Manchester City?

Its a seismic shock.

This is a team that usually collects points like kids collect trading cards.

Now, theyre barely keeping their heads above water.

City has outpaced Southamptonbarely.

As an Arsenal fan, I find it ironic to hear other fans complaining about injuries.

Whenever Arsenal has missing players, the narrative is always, Injuries arent an excuse.

The funniest part is that its not just Citys fans making excusesits their manager as well.

Another factor worth considering is the tactical side of things.

And lets not forget, Citys rivals have strengthened.

Is This the End of an Era?