Has Pep Guardiola ever lost three consecutive Premier League defeats as City's manager?
City shocked fans with two successive defeats before the international break in the 2023/24 season. It was a surprising turn of events for the team that started the season with six consecutive victories. The back-to-back defeats were a rarity, marking the first time Manchester City took no points from two consecutive league games since late 2018.
City’s Defeats
The unexpected downturn for Manchester City began with a 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 30. Wolves, who had previously won just one of their first seven games, managed to defeat the reigning champions. Gabriel Martinelli scored the only goal of the game in City's defeat to Arsenal on October 8, where they shot only once on target.
Has Pep Guardiola ever experienced three consecutive Premier League defeats as City's manager?
Since Guardiola took the reins at the start of the 2016/17 season, the team has never lost three consecutive Premier League matches. However, this streak could be broken if City loses to Brighton & Hove Albion on October 21.
Guardiola did face a spell of three consecutive defeats twice during his tenure in all competitions—once during the 2017/18 season and again in the 2021/22 season. The latter period was notable as City's losing streak extended into the start of the 2021/22 season after their defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League final.
Here's a look at the details of those three-match losing streaks, including the dates and opponents:
2017/18 Season:
- Defeat 1: Liverpool (3-0 away, UEFA Champions League)
- Defeat 2: Man United (3-2 home, Premier League)
- Defeat 3: Liverpool (2-1 home, Champions League)
2021/22 Season:
- Defeat 1: Chelsea (1-0, neutral venue, Champions League)
- Defeat 2: Leicester City (1-0,
