Manchester City Concedes Late Penalty Leading to 2-2 Monaco Champions League Draw

Manchester City drew 2-2 with AS Monaco in their first away Champions League match of the season, extending their unbeaten run to six games but leaving fans and players frustrated after conceding a late penalty. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, including two goals from Erling Haaland, City conceded a contentious penalty in the final moments following a foul by Nico Gonzalez on Eric Dier, who then surprisingly took and scored the penalty for Monaco. Pep Guardiola praised his team's overall performance but criticized the late defensive lapse, calling the foul a "really stupid thing to do in the box in such a big game." Fans and pundits expressed disappointment over City's inability to close out the game, citing missed opportunities, defensive errors, and a lack of urgency in the second half. Some fans also noted odd decisions in the lineup and questioned certain players’ contributions, highlighting the need for fresh energy and tighter defense. The late penalty sparked heated debate and was described as a result of "lazy defending" by pundit Nicky Butt, emphasizing City's recurring issue of conceding late goals in crucial matches.