“Fire Pep Guardiola now before it’s too late. Managers have figured out his playing style, and Manchester City needs a new coach,” said former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, urging the Manchester City board to dismiss Guardiola.

Manchester City has now suffered three consecutive defeats, and Pep Guardiola is facing a mini-crisis.

Many have predicted this outcome for weeks, as the team has not been performing at its best.

City started strong in Lisbon, taking an early lead through Phil Foden. However, Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres equalized after City wasted several chances.

In the second half, City’s defense completely crumbled, conceding two early goals. Sporting went ahead 2-1 with a goal from Max Araujo, and then Gyokeres scored a penalty following a poor foul from Josko Gvardiol, who had struggled throughout the match.

Later, Gyokeres completed his hat-trick after Matheus Nunes conceded another penalty.

Bernardo Silva responded to City’s crushing loss to Sporting.