Pep Guardiola blames Manchester City players being ‘HUNGOVER’ for FA Cup final defeat by Manchester United—five months after Wembley clash—after Jack Grealish and Co partied days before the match

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has implied that his team was “a little bit hungover” after losing to Manchester United in the FA Cup final.

During his two and a half years as Red Devils’ manager, Erik ten Hag, who was recently fired, won two trophies, including the FA Cup, which United unexpectedly won last season.

To the surprise of many onlookers, United had jumped out to a 2-0 lead at Wembley by halftime, with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Maino.

Jeremy Doku responded just minutes before the end, but it was too little, too late for the Premier League winners, who were forced to accept only the single trophy one year after winning the Treble.

Guardiola claimed that his team was “hungover” from Wednesday’s loss to Tottenham, indicating that the one title could have cost them the match in May.

Guardiola stated on Wednesday night, following their first loss since Wembley, “This is the news—not that we lose, but how long it has been since we lose.” Naturally, we were a little hungover from the FA Cup final, but the news is positive.

The Premier League final day, when City won their fourth consecutive title—a competition record—was one week prior to the final.

Players brought their spouses and girlfriends along for a drunken evening at Greek restaurant Fenix, where Jack Grealish, who began on the bench at Wembley, and Erling Haaland led the celebrations until five in the morning.

A Premier League medal was trickling down the striker’s neck as Grealish and Haaland posed early in the morning, flaunting their watches.

‘Campeones, campeones, ole, ole, ole!’ the players sang and danced as the celebration began in the changing room.

Additionally, it appears that Guardiola has now admitted that the festivities around the win may have gone too far, possibly even costing them another trophy.

“It’s my mistake—the game plan was not excellent,” Guardiola stated at the time in reference to the outcome.

The players are aware of the cause. It was bad from a tactical standpoint. I sensed that today was not going well. It’s that simple: you designed a game for different positions, but it didn’t work.

When we reached the byline, the crosses were in vain; they had one attempt in which we conceded the goal, followed by Mainoo’s goal.

“As usual, we had more or less control when we played United, and we usually score from the goals we create in the second half, but we were unable to do it.

Due to the injuries that have cost the reigning Premier League champions, City will now have to struggle to stay on track in their remaining contests this season.

After being carted off the field against Tottenham, Savinho is the most recent player to be treated. Manuel Akanji has also suffered an injury, and Kyle Walker, Jack Grealish, and Kevin De Bruyne will not be available until after the international break.

Regarding the circumstances, Guardiola declared, “We are in trouble.” It hasn’t happened to me in nine years. We have no other options.

I attempted to use the massage table, but it was overly crowded. Erling and two keepers are scheduled to train tomorrow. Game by game, it’s been getting harder, but perhaps we’ll be together eventually.

Man City dealt huge Savinho injury blow vs Tottenham in latest Pep Guardiola problem

Savinho, a winger for Manchester City, was substituted out of Wednesday’s League Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur due to a potentially serious injury.

Savinho had to be taken off a stretcher 63 minutes into Wednesday’s League Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester City is worried about his fitness.

The winger appeared to have suffered an ankle injury and appeared uncomfortable as medical personnel removed him from the pitch.

Just before the hour, Savinho attempted to cross the ball and appeared to put weight on his right ankle as he went down, which is how he got the problem.Before the stretcher was summoned, the Brazilian was unconscious for some minutes.

Academy product Jacob Wright took his position.After being chosen to start, City’s Manuel Akanji suffered a calf injury during the warm-up.

Savinho, 20, has only missed one game this season due to injury; he missed the team’s 3-1 victory over West Ham in August due to a knee problem.With multiple wingers doubtful for the match, Pep Guardiola may have a selection dilemma for the trip to Bournemouth this weekend.

Jeremy Doku is anticipated to be out until well before the international break, while Jack Grealish will have to make a late fitness call. Neither was included in the team that went to Tottenham.

Several players, including Oscar Bobb, Kyle Walker, and Kevin De Bruyne, are already out for Manchester City. Rodri, the winner of the Ballon d’Or, is not anticipated to participate again this season, and their return dates are uncertain.

Following Saturday’s match against Bournemouth, the Blues will play Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday. The following weekend, before the international break, they will travel to Brighton & Hove Albion.

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