Pep Guardiola took a subtle jab at Manchester United's ongoing struggles during a press conference on Friday.
With just six games remaining in the Premier League campaign, the Catalan has found himself in largely unfamiliar circumstances as Manchester City boss.
City struggled with losing key players due to injury early in the campaign and went on a historic slump throughout the winter months that saw them drop out of the title picture.
After years of dominance at the top of the table, City now face a battle throughout the run-in to secure a Champions League place for next season amid fierce competition from the chasing pack.