If you thought winning an FA Cup semi-final would leave Pep grinning from ear to ear, think again. Manchester City’s comfortable 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at Wembley was more bandage than celebration, as Pep could hardly hide his frustration. While City booked a historic third straight FA Cup final appearance, Liverpool were busy thumping Spurs 5-1, officially snatching the Premier League title from City’s exhausted hands.
Pep’s Dilemma: Winning the Battle, Losing the War
Usually a master of mind games and measured comments, Pep sounded like a man who had just realized he bought decaf instead of coffee. “Noooooooo. This season has not been good,” Pep confessed, leaving no room for spin doctors to weave their magic. Sitting a mind-boggling 21 points behind Liverpool and out of the Champions League earlier than a bad karaoke contestant, Pep’s mood matched Manchester’s dreary skies.
Pep Searching for the Spark
Once renowned for turning waterboys into midfield maestros, Pep now faces the brutal reality of a squad that looks more tired than a toddler after a sugar crash. While the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace looms large, Pep knows serious changes must be made if City wants to avoid another season that feels more meh than magnificent.
His Message to Liverpool: A Tip of the Hat, A Gritted Smile
To his credit, Pep began his post-match conference by congratulating Liverpool — a gracious move from a coach who clearly hates losing more than he hates conceding throw-ins. But the subtext was clear: Enjoy it now, because we’re coming back swinging.
City’s immediate task? Beat Wolves, grab a Champions League spot, and, in Pep’s words, “take the right decisions” so next year they’re back to being the terrifying machine everyone either loves or dreads. This time, Pep has the blueprint, the hunger, and a summer window ready to rewrite everything.
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