'Today, he was just grumpy'

Sometimes Manchester City boss can be quite chatty at his news conferences.

On other occasions, he can be a bit grumpy to start with but then get more expressive as the conference carries on.

Today he was just grumpy.

At short notice, Pep Guardiola delayed his press conference by half an hour, with no subsequent explanation or apology for why.

He started with a one-word answer to my first question about whether he was going to Abu Dhabi during the November international break - his last two contract extensions were agreed when he was there.

He was little better in confirming Jack Grealish was not fit for the trip to Brighton, despite being picked by England yesterday, and he continued in that vein.

Guardiola has never suffered four straight defeats in his entire managerial career. His mood will not be any better if that scenario becomes reality at Amex Stadium tomorrow.