Bernardo Silva accepts Manchester City cannot afford to drop points away from home with such regularity if they are to compete for the Premier League title again next season.
Deposed champions City thrashed title-winners Liverpool 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium in midweek but came unstuck on the road at Southampton, losing 1-0 to a stunning Che Adams goal on Sunday.
It was a third consecutive defeat away from home in the league for City, manager Pep Guardiola's worst such run of his coaching career.
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City star Silva could not explain the disappointing streak but recognised the team must improve before the 2020-21 campaign.