Manchester City Faces Crisis After 2-0 Loss to Juventus

Pep Guardiola's team suffers seventh defeat in ten games, risking Champions League elimination and raising questions about their form and leadership.

• Manchester City's 2-0 loss to Juventus leaves them in 22nd place in the Champions League standings, just one point above the cut-off for elimination.
• The team has conceded 23 goals in their last 10 matches, with only one win during this period, marking their worst run in nearly two decades.
• Pep Guardiola and Ilkay Gündogan offered differing views on the team's struggles, with Gündogan citing confidence and mental issues, while Guardiola defended their overall performance.
• Former players and analysts note that City has lost its 'fear factor,' with opponents exploiting defensive errors and counter-attacks to capitalize on turnovers.
• With upcoming matches against Paris Saint-Germain and Club Brugge, City faces a critical challenge to secure a playoff spot and avoid an early Champions League exit.

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