FA Cup Loss Pep's Reflection and Move On

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has openly acknowledged the team's underwhelming performance during the 2024-2025 season. Currently, City sits fifth in the Premier League, trailing leaders Liverpool by 22 points, and has faced early exits from both the Carabao Cup and the Champions League. ​
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Guardiola has described his own performance this season as "really poor," emphasizing the need for personal and team improvement. He has expressed a commitment to enhancing his approach for the upcoming season, recognizing that the team's standards have fallen short. ​
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In light of these shortcomings, Guardiola has stated that neither he nor his players deserve bonuses, even if they were to win the Club World Cup. He remarked, "We don't deserve anything, not even a watch," highlighting his dissatisfaction with the team's overall performance. ​
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Looking ahead, Guardiola has indicated that a squad rebuild may be necessary, acknowledging that "nothing lasts forever" and that changes are needed to address the team's decline. Despite the challenges, he remains focused on preparing for upcoming fixtures, including the FA Cup quarter-finals against Bournemouth, and aims to finish the season on a more positive note.

[colinmarshall]

Nobody cares about this friendly tournament 😂

[chrisleaf]

He’s a Sunday league manager with World Cup level winning teams I could do his job and do it way better