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Man City boss Guardiola: In seasons there will be lows

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists there's no panic after defeat at home to Crystal Palace.

Guardiola insisted that an occasional setback is common over the course of a season, earmarking Wednesday's Champions League Group A showdown with Club Brugge as the perfect opportunity to get back on course.

“Our standards as a team, individually and collectively, are so high," Guardiola reflected in his post-match press conference.

“We know how difficult it is to maintain it – Kevin (De Bruyne), Riyad (Mahrez), Raheem (Sterling) - all the top players who have helped us to achieve what we achieved over the past four/five years.

“In seasons, there are highs, lows and big moments and it's important to be strong here and positive.

“Next Wednesday is another challenge, another opportunity (to do that)."

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