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Supporters of MANCHESTER CITY are voicing their worries for Pep Guardiola after the Spanish manager gave a performance for Barcelona’s 125th anniversary.
A pre-recorded video showcased Guardiola lip-syncing, with a noticeable scar on his nose that he suffered during City’s draw with Feyenoord on Tuesday.
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The former Barcelona player and manager performed ‘Aniversari’ by the Catalan band Manel in honor of the club’s anniversary.
This unusual performance lasted just over a minute and received a warm round of applause from the audience in the grand auditorium.
Although he was not present in Barcelona, Guardiola sent a video message to the attendees. The visible cut on his face suggested when the recording took place.
Nevertheless, fans online did not appear pleased with Guardiola’s act, with some speculating about his possible reaction if City were to lose at Anfield on Sunday.
One fan remarked: “If we lose to Liverpool, Pep might just snap.”
Another added: “I’m genuinely worried about him; what will he do if City faces a loss this month?🤣”
A third user commented: “It’s absolutely bizarre for a stressed manager to perform a song. 🤣”
A fourth user noted: “This feels like a form of torture; he looks completely drained.”
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One more fan added: “I dare City to lose against Liverpool. Just think about it.”
The song carries special significance for Guardiola, being one of his favorites.
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While Guardiola celebrated Barcelona’s milestone, his current team, City, is going through a challenging time.
The reigning champions of the Premier League are currently enduring one of their most challenging stretches in recent history.
City has failed to secure a win in their last six matches across all competitions — even clubs like San Marino have won more than them this month.
They squandered a three-goal lead, concluding the match in a 3-3 tie with Feyenoord in the Champions League at the Etihad on Tuesday.
Guardiola appeared with visible scratches on his face and red marks on his head during post-match interviews.
When questioned about his injuries, he remarked to TNT: “I feel like hurting myself. My finger, here [mimics scratching]. My nail.”
He apologized for the statement the following day and clarified that he did not mean to make light of self-harm.
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The cut on the bridge of his nose was clearly visible in the video presented at the Gran Teatre del Liceu on Friday.
The current squad of Barcelona, currently leaders of LaLiga, were attired suitably for the occasion.
The event included clips featuring Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez, and Romario.
Throughout his four years with the Catalan club, Guardiola amassed 14 trophies, including two Champions League titles and three LaLiga titles.
However, if City suffers a loss against the soaring Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, they could find themselves 11 points behind the Premier League leaders after 13 matches.
What lies ahead for Man City?
MAN CITY commenced the season as strong contenders for the Premier League title once more – yet a prominent issue looms that could hamper the ambitions of the Etihad giants.
Sunsport’s MARTIN LIPTON discusses what the future months may encompass with Head of Sport SHAUN CUSTIS…
Custis: So the crucial query – will there reach a resolution this season?
Lipton: Yes…. likely! It may take a minimum of a month to evaluate the evidence. I expect we’ll see outcomes around March or April. That’s where circumstances become intricate.
Custis: What complicates the situation?
Lipton: If the verdict favors City, that closes the matter. They would be cleared without repercussions.
However, should City be ruled guilty, it would result in the most stringent penalties ever imposed by the Premier League.
I foresee that if they are found guilty, they might encounter expulsion from the league or face a substantial points deduction along with heavy fines, potentially barring them from the Premier League in the following season.
For deeper insights, refer to the complete discussion on Man City’s future.
