PEP GUARDIOLA was spotted with a heavily-scratched head AGAIN as Manchester City landed the Carabao Cup.
The Etihad boss masterminded a record fifth win in the competition against Arsenal to land the first trophy of the campaign.
Pep had two clear red scratches on the side of his head at full-time at Wembley
Pep had fresh scratches on the side of his head as he celebrated with Erling Haaland
It’s a major boost for City as they look to complete a domestic treble with the Premier League and FA Cup still on offer.
Mikel Arteta’s men had hopes of a quadruple this term, but they can still win a treble of their own including the Champions League.
As the final whistle blew at Wembley and the celebrations started, Pep was spotted sporting red scratches on his head.
In November 2024, on the manager’s head.
It looked like he had done a few rounds in a boxing ring as he had bruising around the left side of his face and a cut on the bridge of his nose as he conducted post-match interviews.
He while his face was covered in scratches, after being asked about them in a post-match interview.
Months later and now a year on, it has happened again.
Pep and his troops ran out 2-0 winners thanks to Nico O’Reilly.
He scored twice in four second half minutes to blow Arsenal away.
His first came after he capitalised on a shocking error from Gunners No2 Kepa.
Early in the first half team-mate James Trafford left fans stunned after pulling off a miraculous triple save to deny the Gunners.
The win is a major boost to Man City as they bid to chase Arsenal down in the race for Premier League glory.
The two sides meet against next month at the Etihad in a match that could prove massive in the destiny of the title.
Arsenal currently lead the way by nine points – having played one game more than the new Carabao Cup winners.
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