Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is urging fans to get behind them in the tough times.

Guardiola made his feelings known after their 3-1 defeat of Leicester City.

"I had a feeling that always they were there when we played good but I want more when we struggle a little bit, like at 0-1," Guardiola said after City battled back from Jamie Vardy's opener.

"The players deserve it for what they've done in this period. I need my fans. Mum and dad are always there in the bad moments with their kids, not (just) the good ones.

"We need them when the opponent is good and when we are struggling, to become a better team."