Manchester City’s Crisis Deepens After Shocking Feyenoord Collapse
Manchester City’s crisis took another devastating turn in their Champions League clash against Feyenoord, as they threw away a 3-0 lead in the final minutes, settling for a 3-3 draw in what can only be described as an embarrassing collapse.
Alan Shearer was left stunned by Manchester City’s “weak” mentality and ruthless self-destruction. After Erling Haaland scored twice and Ilkay Gundogan added another, City appeared to be coasting to a comfortable victory. However, Feyenoord mounted a dramatic late rally, pulling off an unlikely draw.
City became the first team in Champions League history to lead by three goals after the 75th minute and fail to secure a win. This result extends their winless streak to six matches across all competitions, following five consecutive defeats.
Shearer Slams City’s “Weak” Mentality
Shearer didn’t hold back in his criticism, speaking to TNT Sports: “Conceding the way City did at the weekend and again this weekend, they look weak, they look light, they look frail. What you cannot do is give them a little bit of hope. That is what they did. Even with two minutes to go and 3-2 up, they take a quick free-kick. Why? Kill the game. They were in such a comfortable position.”
City’s Champions League Qualification in Jeopardy
This result leaves City in a precarious position in the Champions League, sitting 15th in the group, just two points behind the automatic qualification spots. With only three games left to play—against Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, and Club Brugge—they face an uphill battle to secure a place in the knockout rounds.
Former City Players Stunned by Collapse
Ex-City defenders Gael Clichy and Stuart Pearce were equally baffled by the team’s meltdown. Speaking on Amazon Prime, Clichy said: “I am lost for words. Going forward, you need to be given freedom, but for defenders, there are rules you must follow. When you are defending and there is no pressure on the ball, you can’t have your line flat. From a very comfortable game, 3-0 up, everyone thinking about Liverpool on Sunday, and now at 3-3, that will feel like a defeat.”
Stuart Pearce added: “All the things we spoke about before the match, they were all there in the second half. The high line, individual errors. That’s what has lost them the lead. I suspect there will be one or two home truths in the dressing room.”
Pearce also credited Feyenoord for their resilience: “Credit to Feyenoord. They kept going and kept going, and their fans were celebrating like they’ve won the league.”
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