AN EXASPERATED Pep Guardiola seemed visibly upset and was quite animated in response to yet another disappointing outcome for Manchester City.

City squandered a two-goal advantage against Brentford, with Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard bringing the score level following Phil Foden’s brace late in the second half.

Pep Guardiola and Stefan Ortega in a heated discussion.

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had a heated exchange with Stefan OrtegaCredit: Rex
Pep Guardiola kicking an advertising board.

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City manager Guardiola was so furious that he kicked an advertising boardCredit: Rex

Foden believed he had clinched victory for the reigning Premier League champions by the 78th minute, putting his team briefly back into the top four.

However, Wissa pulled the Bees back into contention just four minutes after the England international notched his second goal.

Then, in the second minute of stoppage time, City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega let in another goal, this time from a header by Norgaard.

Guardiola, aged 53, was clearly irritated on the sidelines as cameras captured him kicking a barrier near the Gtech Community Stadium stands.

After the match, the Catalan coach stormed onto the pitch to confront Ortega, 32.

The former Barcelona manager engaged in a tense exchange with the German goalkeeper.

Guardiola was seen expressing his disappointment towards the City keeper while also giving him an affirming hug.

The ex-Bayern Munich manager is facing a challenging season, with the Citizens currently struggling in sixth place in the Premier League standings.

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At one stage, the Manchester club found themselves in a dire situation, suffering nine losses in 13 matches with only one win across all competitions.

Things became even more difficult for Guardiola when news broke that he had separated from his wife of 30 years.

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The City manager and his spouse Cristina, who share three children, mutually agreed to end their marriage in December while both were in Spain.

Pep Guardiola and his wife at the BMW PGA Championship.

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Guardiola’s struggles intensified following his separation from his wife of 30 yearsCredit: Getty