Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted that his team was outplayed on the counter-attack following a stunning 3-1 defeat to Bodø/Glimt in Norway on Tuesday night.
City suffered an early blow as Kasper Høgh scored twice inside the first 30 minutes, taking advantage of quick transitions that caught the visitors off guard.
After the break, Bodø/Glimt maintained pressure, and Jens Petter Hauge added a third goal, leaving City with an uphill battle. Although Rayan Cherki pulled one back to spark brief hope, City’s momentum was destroyed when Rodri received a second yellow card and was sent off, allowing the home side to close out the game comfortably.
Speaking after the match, Guardiola reflected on a difficult evening that compounded concerns over City’s recent form across competitions.
“We have to come back. The results since 2025 are not good, both in the Premier League and now tonight,” he said. “But we move forward – Wolves next, then Galatasaray. It feels like everything is going wrong in the details, but we must try to change that.
“I don’t have any doubts in this competition. Nothing is guaranteed, that’s for sure. Manchester United beat us recently, and they were better. Today, Bodø/Glimt had momentum, but the team competed and created chances. On the counter, they are extremely effective.”
The defeat leaves Manchester City in a challenging position in their UEFA Champions League group, with the team now turning focus to the upcoming clash against Galatasaray on January 28.
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