The last time Pep Guardiola endured a run quite this worrying, his Barcelona side went on to clinch the Treble.
That was back in 2009 and partly why while Manchester City's recent slump is concerning him, the Catalan is unwavering in his belief that his philosophy will click.
Guardiola has now gone six matches without victory - his worst run in management, but also the club's most troubling since December 2008 with Mark Hughes in charge.
He remains positive ahead of Saturday's trip to West Bromwich Albion, yet there are signs of frustration with a lack of cutting edge at both ends of the field.