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Pep Guardiola’s Man City message rings true as Enzo Maresca’s entertainers take up baton

Pep Guardiola was back at the Etihad on Wednesday night as Manchester City were beaten 4-2 by PSG in the Champions League

By Alex James · Manchester Evening News

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Alex James writes that Enzo Maresca's Manchester City provided thrilling entertainment during Pep Guardiola's return to the Etihad.
Manchester City were defeated 4-2 by Paris Saint-Germain after trailing 3-0 at halftime.
Pep Guardiola attended the match in a show of support following the club's Premier League hearing verdicts.

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Pep Guardiola returned to the Etihad Stadium to show support for Manchester City following the club's 115 Premier League charges verdict. During his visit, Enzo Maresca's Manchester City side suffered a 4-2 defeat against Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain in an entertaining European clash.

PSG established a 3-0 lead by halftime, but Manchester City mounted a strong second-half response featuring goals from Erling Haaland. Despite dominating large parts of the second half, hitting the woodwork, and seeing an effort cleared off the line, City were unable to overcome the deficit.

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