Fans have questioned Pep Guardiola’s methods with Josko Gvardiol at Manchester City after he was once again used at left-back.

On Saturday, the 21-year-old made his 12th Premier League start of the season in a 2-2 tie with Crystal Palace.

Josko appeared once more at left back for City.

Gvardiol is regarded as one of the top young centre-backs in the world, and he drew interest from Chelsea before joining City this summer.

He has, however, played at left-back on several occasions this season as Guardiola attempts to change his methods.

Fans have been perplexed by his decision and believe that the City manager is not getting the most out of his prospect.

One responded by saying: “Guardiola is holding him back with his tactics, like the way he did for Kalvin Philips City need to sack Pep, to get the best out of Gvardiol.”

“No one can tell me that Gvardiol [a centre-back] is a better left-back than Zinchenko or Cancelo, or that Akanji, Stones, or Lewis [defenders] are better midfielders than Gundogan,” another added. If Guardiola has a flaw, it is that he is too brilliant by half and overcomplicates things.”

“How can you be playing a centre back as a left back?” questioned a third. Ake is better as a left back; move him there and move that boy back to center back.”

“Pep is clueless for playing him out of position,” a fourth said as City lost points despite taking the lead.

Jack Grealish and Rico Lewis scored to put them ahead before Jean-Philippe Mateta cut the gap in the 76th minute.

Fans have questioned Guardiola’s choice of the defender.

Deep into stoppage time, Crystal Palace were handed a penalty, which Michael Olise converted to ensure the game ended in a tie.

City have only won one of their previous six Premier League games, and they currently lie fourth in the table, three points behind leaders Liverpool.

With more than half of the season remaining, it may be premature to rule City out of contention for a fourth straight title.

However, recent form could have a significant impact on their chances if other teams perform better.