I don't know what it is with Gareth. To me he looks slow and laboured. But that his game he's always there for a ball and to make a pass.
I think he needs to be loved. He's come from a club (Villa), who adored him, to city where he is part of the big picture. If his drop in performance is injury releated, then rest him. If not, and he is not injured then all i think he needs is some loving from the fans. A good song, sung to show him what we think. He is qualility and possibly England Captain in the making......