Pep Guardiola had issues in his personal life was that partly why he didn't commit earlier, and why they've struggled? Were the club reluctant to buy players, in case he left?' Former Manchester City defender gives view on difficult campaign

Manchester City is currently struggling in the FA Cup quarter-finals against AFC Bournemouth, sitting fifth in the league after an unusually difficult season with 15 losses in all competitions. Manager Pep Guardiola's contract renewal coincided with personal difficulties, raising questions about the team's stability and performance. City is in the middle of a rebuild with new signings in January, as former player Danny Mills notes a shift akin to the end of an era, contrasting Guardiola's challenges with Sir Alex Ferguson's successful reinventions at Manchester United.

Manchester City go into this weekend's FA Cup quarter-final at AFC Bournemouth sitting only fifth in the table, after a difficult season.

The team is now midway through a rebuild, and former Manchester City defender Danny Mills believes it is the end of an era.

Pep had issues in his personal life. Was that part of the reason why he didn't commit to City earlier?

Maybe Sir Alex did it a bit more seamlessly than what City have managed.

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