Teams are no longer scared of us, says Man City’s Guardiola
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 22: Coach of Manchester City Pep Guardiola speaks to the media during the post-match press conference following the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Manchester City at Parc des Princes stadium on January 22, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said teams have changed tactics because they are no longer intimidated by his side and that is making the Champions League campaign more difficult.
City are down in 25th place in the Champions League table, two points off the playoff spots and Guardiola has noticed an increase in opposing teams adopting a man-marking approach.
"Everyone came to the Etihad and stayed back," he said.
"The first team I saw man...