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'We need them' - Guardiola wants more from Man City fans when they are struggling

Pep Guardiola has called on Manchester City's supporters to back his side when they are enduring tough moments.

Premier League champions City were back somewhere close to their brilliant best on Saturday as Kevin De Bruyne inspired a 3-1 comeback win against Leicester City – Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus on target either side of Ilkay Gundogan's first-half penalty.

However, they remain third in the table behind Leicester and 11 points shy of runaway leaders Liverpool having played a game more.

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It is a situation somewhat different to the one enjoyed at the Etihad Stadium over the course of back-to-back title wins and a cumulative total of 198 points.