City’s defensive leader was fortunate to not see red just before half-time after a rash challenge on Xavi Simons after already being booked.

In Manchester City’s 4-all draw with Chelsea Ruben Dias was also well below his best. He gave away the penalty with a rash challenge which saw Chelsea equalise in their thrilling encounter. Dias responded last weekend with a much-improved display against Liverpool where he was nearly faultless at the back in the 1-all draw.

At his best Ruben Dias doesn’t mistime his challenges in either game. It does appear that the Portuguese defender is too eager to make an impact or too anxious with his play. Pep Guardiola spoke of this issue with City’s defence following the exciting win over RB Leipzig.

There is no doubt that Ruben Dias is currently playing below his best. He isn’t alone in that boat as the same issues have seemed to affect Kyle Walker against Chelsea and RB Leipzig.

They say form is temporary and class is permanent and City will be hoping that Dias returns to his best before it becomes a major concern for City.