Manchester City’s slump hit new lows as they surrendered a three-goal lead to Feyenoord in an astonishing 3-3 draw at the Etihad, leaving Pep Guardiola visibly shaken. Despite Erling Haaland’s brace and a commanding start, City collapsed in the final 15 minutes, conceding three goals in a calamitous defensive display.
This draw extends Guardiola’s winless streak to six games across all competitions—a historic low for the legendary manager. While the run of consecutive losses is over, the morale-denting performance only deepens City’s woes.
A Shocking Turn of Events
City looked in control when Haaland opened the scoring with his 45th Champions League goal, followed by a deflected strike from Ilkay Gundogan. Haaland’s second goal seemed to seal the deal, but defensive blunders turned the tide.
Josko Gvardiol’s wayward back pass allowed Feyenoord’s Anis Hadj Moussa to capitalize, sparking the Dutch side’s comeback. Further errors led to Jordan Lotomba and David Hancko adding to the tally, leaving City fans stunned and Guardiola scratching his head—literally, as visible marks on his face hinted at his frustration.
Guardiola’s Reaction
“It’s difficult to swallow,” Guardiola admitted post-match. “We played well, but we gave it away. We’re not stable enough right now.”
With a daunting trip to Liverpool looming, Guardiola acknowledged his role in lifting the team, saying, “I have to. It’s my job.”
What’s Next for City?
The draw puts City’s Champions League hopes in jeopardy, with matches against Juventus and PSG still to come. Domestically, they now face Premier League leaders Liverpool eight points behind, looking far from the dominant force they were last season.
As City fans booed at the final whistle, pundits like Alan Shearer voiced concerns about Guardiola’s decision-making and game management. “They looked weak and frail,” Shearer said, calling the collapse “disastrous.”
City’s treble-winning confidence seems a distant memory, and the question remains—can they recover, or will this slump define their season?
