Pep Guardiola insisted that Manchester City will not purchase short-term fixes in the January transfer window to save an ailing season.
The 1-1 draw with Everton on Boxing Day extended their dismal form to just one victory in their last 13 matches in all competitions and opened the door for their top four rivals to further widen the gap.
Guardiola admitted that even his own squad – who are bottom of the Premier League form table - are hoping for reinforcements after picking up just five points from the last available 27.