Pep Guardiola’s tenure at Manchester City has been defined by relentless dominance, tactical brilliance, and a trophy-laden legacy. However, the 2023-24 season appears to be unraveling into one of the toughest challenges of his career. City has shockingly lost seven of their last ten matches, a statistic unthinkable in recent years.
In the previous two seasons, Guardiola’s team lost just seven matches in total. Now, with over half the season remaining, they’ve already matched that tally. Guardiola’s record for most losses in a single season stands at 12, set during the 2019-20 campaign when Liverpool claimed the Premier League title. This season could surpass that ignominious record unless the team drastically improves its form.
City still has at least 26 matches left across the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup. If they progress further in cup competitions, the total games could rise. The team’s struggles in recent matches have raised questions about whether Guardiola can orchestrate a turnaround.
As the pressure mounts, the football world watches to see if this marks the beginning of the end for Guardiola’s golden era at Manchester City—or simply another hurdle for a tactical genius to overcome.
