Pressure heats up for Guardiola after Feyenoord bad-luck

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola had his frustration hitting an unusual high on Tuesday night as Manchester City, leading Feyenoord 3-0, shockingly threw away their advantage to settle for a 3-3 draw at the Etihad Stadium.

The result wasn’t just unexpected—it was catastrophic for the reigning European champions, who have now gone six games without a win in all competitions. But it wasn’t just the scoreline that grabbed attention.

Fans couldn’t help but notice Guardiola’s scratched face during the post-match press conference. The City boss, known for his intense persona on the touchline, revealed the unsettling truth behind the marks.

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“Yeah, my finger here. My nail. I want to harm myself,” he admitted when asked about the visible scratches on his nose and head.

The candid admission painted a clear picture of a manager buckling under the weight of expectations. Guardiola, the man behind City’s historic treble last season, is facing unfamiliar territory—watching his side unravel week after week.

It all seemed business as usual for City after goals from Erling Haaland and Ilkay Gundogan gave them a commanding lead by the 60th minute. But what followed was nothing short of a nightmare. Feyenoord’s Anis Hadj-Moussa sparked a stunning comeback in the 75th minute, with Santiago Gimenez and David Hancko sealing the implosion before the final whistle.

“We are fragile,” Guardiola told Amazon Prime Sport. “The first goal cannot happen, and the second as well. We’re desperate to win but can’t seem to do it. The situation is what it is.”

Guardiola’s frustration seems rooted in the inexplicable shift in his team’s form.

After a strong start to the season, City’s defensive structure has crumbled, and their once-unshakable dominance feels distant. Is it mental fatigue, tactical missteps, or just bad luck?

Tuesday’s collapse raises urgent questions, especially as City prepare for a high-stakes clash against Liverpool at Anfield.

A defeat would leave them 11 points behind the league leaders—a gap that could shatter their Premier League title hopes before Christmas.