Pep Guardiola once again appears with scratches on his head

23/03/2026 07:59:00 FieldFrenzy

Manager Pep Guardiola once again drew fans' notice by appearing with multiple scratches on his head, right after guiding Manchester City to claim the Carabao Cup title.

The Spanish strategist helped Manchester City defeat Arsenal 2-0 at Wembley, thereby setting a record of winning this tournament for the fifth time under his reign. This is also the first trophy for The Citizens this season.

However, after the match ended and the players began celebrating, Pep Guardiola was again spotted with distinct red scratches on his head. This image quickly attracted attention, as it is not the first time he has appeared in a similar condition.

ANH (28) — Pep had two clear red scratches on his temple when the match at Wembley concluded (Photo: The Sun).

Previously in November 2024, fans expressed concern when noticing injuries on Pep Guardiola's face, including bruises and cuts around his nose, making him look like he had just gone through a boxing match. At that time, he even sparked controversy with the statement "I want to harm myself" during an interview, before apologizing later.

Nevertheless, just a few months later, early in 2025, Pep Guardiola was again caught with similar scratches. And now, a year later, this situation has recurred, leaving many people curious.

2026-manchester-city-manager-pep-1068739641_402092 — This is not the first time Pep has been discovered with scratches on his head (Photo: The Sun).

On the pitch, Manchester City delivered an impressive performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Arsenal. The hero of the match was Nico O'Reilly with a double in just four minutes during the second half. The opening goal came from goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's mistake, before O'Reilly sealed the win with another header.

On the other side, Arsenal also had notable opportunities, especially when Manchester City's goalkeeper James Trafford made a miraculous save with three consecutive situations.

pep-guardiolas-scratched-head-952445839 — Previously, Pep Guardiola had appeared with injuries on his face (Photo: The Sun).

This victory holds great significance for Manchester City in the Premier League title race. Currently, they are nine points behind Arsenal but have played one fewer match. The two teams will meet again directly at Etihad next month, a match considered pivotal in the title race. Meanwhile, the image of scratches on Pep Guardiola's head continues to become a topic of debate, alongside Manchester City's impressive performance on the pitch.

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