Manchester City’s shaky run of form continued on Tuesday, suffering a shock defeat to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League.
City began the penultimate round of league phase fixtures in fourth place and were expected to tighten their grip on an automatic qualification place. But it was not to be, falling to a shock 3-1 defeat against the Norwegian side.
Compounding the misery for City, midfielder Rodri picked up a red card in the game and will now miss next week’s crucial final round. Speaking after the game, City boss Pep Guardiola sounded exasperated.
“Today was an incredible opportunity for us,” Guardiola explained. “But everything is going wrong, going against us in many details. That’s a fact and we have to try to change it. The players are there and we tried.”
“I don’t have any doubt that in this competition, nothing is for granted, that’s for sure. United were better than us [last Saturday]. Today it was momentum that punished us.”
What next for Manchester City?
City striker Erling Haaland described Tuesday’s performance as “shocking” and took the blame for City’s struggles in front of goal.
“I don’t have the answers. I take full responsibility of not being able to score the goals I should do,” Haaland said after the game. “I just apologize to everyone; every single Man City supporter and every single supporter that traveled today, because in the end it’s embarrassing.”
City came into Tuesday’s game looking to bounce back from last Saturday’s 2-0 loss to rivals Manchester United. Guardiola’s side are now win-less in their last four Premier League games and have lost ground to Arsenal in the title race.
Next up for City is a Premier meeting meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers, who have started to show some fight in the battle against relegation. Following that, City’s next three fixtures will see them take on Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Liverpool.
If City are to keep the pressure up on Arsenal and hunt for European honors, Guardiola is well aware that his team will need to show considerable improvement between now and the end of the season.
Barcamancity1
0
You are the person messing up and doing experiments. Nothing is going wrong, your too relaxed and becoming to foolish this days
EAG1996
0
well saying. it's time to leave
Simple
Zimdilmst
0
yes its Haaland that is punishing the whole team,a striker that does not score is not a striker to me,than he should be on the way out,thats all
Vidabkpsu
0
today's soccer has changed, no big or small team
besbklrz
0
since walker and kdb left Man city not same buy proper right back. stop this converting players
tangadja
0
Rodri's bad karma (fake Ballon d'Or award) is having it's effect ! He lost the ball for the 2nd goal. MC should drop / sell him !
the ⚽ d'or was good because of good conduct
tangadja
0
The moment Klopp notices his getting tired he respected his legacy and move away
well saying. it's time to leave
vuaabdipu
0
And there's no one better than you to make it right and improve the results significantly
truthisbitter
0
Pep Gadiolla is not a team builder. He always takes already build teams and add his passing game ideas to it. City was already built when he took over. Now after the old prayers are fading out, he is expose big time. Most of his new players are shirts. City will continue to fail like United.
Haters herring!! happy moment for haters to Twerk!
asghgadf
0
This Man is looking for club that has money like Manchester City to run to
yes of course
toebdmnyz
2
You are to blame pep most of your defeats are due to not either doing the simple things or not respecting the opponent
neobdmrtz
0
His downfall started Since he joined the delusional Palestinian Jihadis agenda
bless Adolf Hitler
truthisbitter
0
If you no leave this club all your records will be broken because your time has finished
Are you still in fear of him? don't quake,the master is still here!
lunbcdetyz
2
bench Foden and Haaland,buy right back,and defending middlefielder,your will see the best football for Man City.try it.
Weabdouy
1
ever since KDB left.....MC loss its power
foydilnstz
1
This Man is looking for club that has money like Manchester City to run to
wuhabdmopz
1
I will still say it if pep is still at man city this season then definitely Arsenal will win the Premier
OmerJabli
1
that you are Manchester city depends on money in every thing this club destroying premier league since 2011 premier league never play football as shame like this club Best clubs in England just four clubs Manchester united Liverpool Chelsea arsenal
Lidbeklruy
0
At City he is staying for thje money
say it louder
Cusadklpy
1
it's football pep you don't expect to win every game,that's how it works
Yiaceinsyz
0
you the wrong key Mr man , always tinkering
TrinityLove
0
Pep must go. You are Myopic
Is pep coaching united whats your business.
TrinityLove
1
Pep Gadiolla is not a team builder. He always takes already build teams and add his passing game ideas to it. City was already built when he took over. Now after the old prayers are fading out, he is expose big time. Most of his new players are shirts. City will continue to fail like United.
Don't use this brain to cross the road please.
bamadiloty
0
resign and leave the team because you have stayed long in City which something you have never did in your entire managerial time , you have stayed 10 years and that's why you are experiencing this difficult time loosing game after game , you stayed only three seasons in all the clubs you have managed in your past , just leave before you turnish your reputation
At City he is staying for thje money
Wiadeimnrz
0
So now ur keeper is bad [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
To me he's not in form
THECHOSEN1
2
Pep, don’t be like Ronaldo 📈📉
bamadiloty
2
Halaad has gone for 8 consecutive games now with only one shirt OFF TARGET
Charliequin99
0
you have stayed your welcome Next season you will be no were to be found many coaches are coming up with modern approach to attack you
Does that include your coach too😂😂😂
kuwbcdkmuy
0
Lol halland prefer barca🤭
Lol, ok mate
socbkortuy
1
His downfall started Since he joined the delusional Palestinian Jihadis agenda
Wocceilp
2
you have stayed your welcome Next season you will be no were to be found many coaches are coming up with modern approach to attack you
Ceplnprtu
0
Halland is coming to Real Madrid, thank you Pep for this bad form from city to pave way for Erling Halland.
Lol halland prefer barca🤭
AFerjDxI2311
5
A good dancer must know when to leave the stage. Pep. 🙏🙏
EAG1996
0
Why is City not using James Trafford
So now ur keeper is bad [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
EAG1996
2
The moment Klopp notices his getting tired he respected his legacy and move away
EAG1996
3
Pep is not a wise man you lose ur wife in divorce a wise man would have gone on break from work since he already has the man go to break and fix ur family but pep acted like nothing happened and continue his job that’s very bad
Seubcdors
3
Leave the club now
kuwbcdkmuy
0
Halland is coming to Real Madrid, thank you Pep for this bad form from city to pave way for Erling Halland.
Litaelosz
0
they should tell him that in Africa we have a proberb which says the best dancer leaves the stage while people are still crapping for him or her so uncle pep doesn't want to leave the stage at all 🥰
Just like klopp.
tisiopruz
0
some of you follow fan's without reasoning that City have injuries and they forgot thst every Teams have their bad times let them calm down is justba matter of times .city ll bounce back
So, injuries are excuses, if it was Arsenal going through this rough patch right now with clear injuries, God forbid, would you have forgiven Arteta? I asked you, would you? This year would have been ur laughing stock, let your Almighty Pep do magic lets see now. He should prove himself.
Zinaceorsy
1
Where are Arsen Wenger and sir Alex
Badandboujee
1
Not hate, but this guy went thru alot, even got divorced when he is at city. I guess he needs a break to come back stronger.
bazbcdnpst
5
End of an era Sir.
Zinaceorsy
3
If you no leave this club all your records will be broken because your time has finished
Lidbeklruy
2
resign and leave the team because you have stayed long in City which something you have never did in your entire managerial time , you have stayed 10 years and that's why you are experiencing this difficult time loosing game after game , you stayed only three seasons in all the clubs you have managed in your past , just leave before you turnish your reputation
restart
2
City spoiled more than enough tickets. He too have beaten coaches like that in the past.
Yiyaclops
1
Pep Gadiolla is not a team builder. He always takes already build teams and add his passing game ideas to it. City was already built when he took over. Now after the old prayers are fading out, he is expose big time. Most of his new players are shirts. City will continue to fail like United.
thisishayzed
3
I'm an Arsenal fan and I really feel bad for Pep cos he's not used to losses like this. I'm scratching my head right now just like pep but I trust him to turn things around come February. I'm so sure
cetdklmory
3
Rodri's bad karma (fake Ballon d'Or award) is having it's effect ! He lost the ball for the 2nd goal. MC should drop / sell him !
Susaekosyz
0
COME ON PEP,Take the Loss on CHIN & all players to pull up the Socks & get Man City Team on Track.