Manchester City's legendary striker, Sergio Aguero, believes the team must emulate manager Pep Guardiola to sustain their successful era. Aguero's comments followed City's fourth consecutive loss across all competitions, marking the first time Guardiola has faced such a streak in his career. The team last experienced a similar losing run in August 2006 under Stuart Pearce and currently trails Liverpool by 11 points in the Premier League.
Aguero emphasised that Guardiola is crucial to both past and future triumphs for Manchester City. As the club's most successful manager, Guardiola has secured 18 major trophies, accounting for half of the club's honours, with a remarkable win rate of 72%. "I think City are where they are because Guardiola knows very well how to keep that mentality," Aguero stated.

Despite recent setbacks, Aguero remains optimistic about City's prospects this season. He expressed confidence in their ability to secure more titles, including the Premier League, FA Cup, Club World Cup, and Champions League. "I think City are favourites to win everything," he told Sky Sports News. Aguero stressed that maintaining a winning mindset is crucial as it's challenging to always be favourites.
City made history last season by becoming the first team to win four consecutive Premier League titles. However, their current dip in form and Guardiola's contract expiring at season's end could lead to uncertainty at Etihad Stadium. Aguero acknowledged these challenges but highlighted Guardiola's role in instilling a consistent winning mentality among players.
Aguero praised Guardiola's relentless drive and discipline as key factors behind City's success. "He's strict and he makes the team be consistent every single game throughout the season," Aguero noted. He admired how Guardiola maintains high standards daily despite the demanding nature of top-level football.
The former striker also highlighted how exhausting it can be to maintain such intensity over time. Yet, he credited Guardiola's unwavering commitment as a reason why City remains among the favourites for major honours. "Pep never rests and he never gives a rest to his players," Aguero remarked.
In conclusion, Aguero believes that adopting Guardiola's mindset is essential for City's continued success. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping a winning culture at Manchester City, making them formidable contenders on all fronts.