Pep Guardiola’s Worst Run Continues as Man City Crushed by Spurs
Pep Guardiola endured the most difficult spell of his managerial career as Manchester City suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium. The loss marked Guardiola’s fifth consecutive defeat, an unprecedented streak in his otherwise glittering career.
The defeat was particularly painful for City, as it ended their remarkable 52-game unbeaten home run, a record that had stood as a testament to their dominance at the Etihad. It was also their heaviest home loss since Guardiola took charge in 2016, underlining the depth of their current struggles.
Tottenham, on the other hand, were relentless from the start. James Maddison opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a superb cushioned volley that left City goalkeeper Ederson helpless. Spurs continued to pile on the pressure, exploiting City’s defensive frailties with clinical precision.
City looked disorganised at the back and failed to respond to Spurs’ attacking threat, leaving Guardiola visibly frustrated on the sidelines. The result intensifies the scrutiny on Guardiola and his squad, who now face mounting pressure to turn their season around.
For Tottenham, the victory is a statement of intent, further solidifying their position among the Premier League’s top teams.
