Manuel Akanji remains confident Manchester City will rediscover their spark despite yet another frustrating result for the ailing champions.
City's malaise now looks to have taken root after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day.
They at least avoided the indignity of a 10th defeat in 13 games in all competitions, but the surrendered two points left them 14 behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand.
With just one win since October, it has been a dramatic fall from grace for Pep Guardiola's previously all-conquering side but defender Akanji remains upbeat.