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In a game of inches, Koch's stats improved by yards.

The stats highlighting their defensive issues all add up to City's malaise - but, in the most basic terms, Rodri is the player Guardiola is unable to replace.

City's mounting problems are coming at both ends of the pitch - as demonstrated when comparing their stats from last season to this.

With a recent history of dismal final quarters, the prospect of an England comeback was not supported by the stats.

Eventually, we heard whispers of a respite from all the stats, an oasis of peace: