Man City beaten by Wolves: Pep Guardiola admits being eight points behind Liverpool is a big problem after Wolves defeat

Adama Traore scored both goals in a 2-0 reverse at the Etihad, where City's defence looked shaky from the start and Wolves could have scored more had they been more clinical in the first half.

With Kevin De Bruyne and Benjamin Mendy already out, Kyle Walker had to come off at half time as the problems continue to mount up for Guardiola - but the main one for now is that unbeaten Liverpool are now odds-on to win the league and lead them by eight points.

"It is a lot of points," said Guardiola. "They (Liverpool) didn't drop points. From many circumstances they haven't dropped points.

"But when one team is eight points in front it is better not to think too much about that. It is better to think about what is next.

"It was a bad day, sometimes it happens. We started quite well and after we conceded, two situations in our build-up where it's impossible to defend, we got a little bit nervous.

"We controlled them better in the second half but at the end, with us attacking and people up front, we lost balls in positions where it is so difficult and they were clinical.

"Before that we hit the post we had actions but the way we played was not good. It was not a good day, we didn't play good."

Walker adds to injury problems

Joao Cancelo started at left-back but further changes were necessary at half-time when Walker had to go off with a stomach problem.

"Kyle Walker could not continue in the second half. Kyle had an infection in his stomach," added Guardiola.

"In the last weeks he didn't train well. He lost a bit of weight and he made an incredible effort to play in that position.

"But at half-time he said he did not feel good so we made the substitution."

Nuno proud of Wolves win

Wolves' victory was only their second in the Premier League this season and came after a midweek Europa League trip to Turkey.

Manager Nuno Espirito Santo said: "I'm very proud. It was a very good performance - but more than the performance was the work the players did.

"It is very difficult to play against City because they are so good and move the ball so fast. It requires a lot of high-speed running. The boys worked very hard and that was good.

"I am happy and satisfied because this is how we work. For all the games - and we have had 17 already - we always compete under our own gameplan.

"Sometimes we perform better than other days but the motivation to compete is always there.

"This is what makes me more proud - having a fantastic group of players that want to grow and believe in the way we work. Now we have a challenge to sustain this level."

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