The ongoing international break will give Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca much-needed time to fix the growing issues in his squad.
The Italian made a dream start after taking over from Pep Guardiola in the summer, leading the club to a record seven consecutive victories at the beginning of the Premier League season.
But three consecutive defeats have followed as they have fallen six points adrift of league leaders Arsenal, who are looking in imperious form as they aim to retain their title.
In September, it was announced that City had been found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules, and matches have continued as the club await the outcome of their appeal.
With possible sanctions hanging over them, is City's recent league form down to psychological issues or are there tactical problems Maresca needs to address?
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Renowned sports psychologist Dr Paul McCarthy has 25 years' experience working in the industry with top clubs in England, Scotland, Germany and France.
McCarthy works on the personal and professional lives of players and says both contribute to how well they perform on the pitch, with the need to "piece together a jigsaw" when situations become disrupted.
