Whether They Can Make a Comeback Remains Unknown

Reporter: "Manchester City lost to Newcastle. Did you expect that result beforehand?"

Guardiola: "The ball is round. Anything can happen."

Reporter: "Please answer me—did you expect it?"

Guardiola: "No."

Reporter: "When Lu Yang scored his third goal, Manchester City fans were cheering for him. Did that make you angry?"

Guardiola: "That shows our fans understand football and have a healthy appreciation for it. If I were in the stands, I might have applauded Lu Yang's brilliant performance too."

Reporter: "What I'm asking is, were you angry?"

Guardiola: "Angry!"

Reporter: "Rahim didn't seem happy when he was substituted. Is there a conflict between you two?"

Guardiola: "Perhaps he was simply worried because the match wasn't going well. Don't blow things that happen on the pitch out of proportion. If you've played football, you should understand that."

Reporter: "Is there a conflict between you—"

Guardiola: "Stop fucking asking me the same question over and over... Don't hold me back... I'm going to hit him, that bastard... You little rat from The Sun, don't you fucking run..."

This match generated enormous buzz.

From before the match to after it.

When Best left the stadium, he too was immediately surrounded by reporters.

"Best, were you here to watch Beckham play?"

"Is Beckham really your illegitimate son?"

"Will you persuade him to rejoin Manchester United during the winter break? With Perotta, Manchester United badly needs a wide player who can provide him with passes!"

"How would you rate Beckham's performance in this match? Do you think he has a chance of being selected for the England National Team?"

"Will you use your influence to get him a chance to play in next year's European Championship?"

"Did you call Lu Yang and ask him to promote Beckham to Newcastle's first team?"

"Beckham's curling shots look a