Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has moved to clarify a light-hearted remark he made about wanting to harm himself following his team’s match in the Champions League.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola clarified a comment he made that suggested he wanted to hurt himself after his side threw away a three-goal lead against Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Manchester City's staggering downturn in form is proving a real head-scratcher for Pep Guardiola. Literally. Guardiola emerged to speak to the world's media after the 3-3 draw with Feyenoord in the Champions League — during which City conceded three goals after the 75th minute to squander the lead — with a cut on his nose as well as some scratches across the top of his bald head.

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Chris Kavanagh will oversee proceedings from the centre at Anfield this weekend as Manchester City take on Arne Slot’s table-topping Liverpool, it has been confirmed.The Premier League champions

Ilkay Gundogan admits Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes will be over if they lose to Liverpool on Sunday. It has been a nightmare spell for the champions, with five defeats and a draw in their last six outings across all competitions.