Manchester City suffered a 4-3 defeat to Celtic in a pre-season friendly in North Carolina, marking a challenging start to their U.S. tour. Despite goals from Erling Haaland and Oscar Bobb, City struggled defensively against a well-organized Celtic side, which took an early lead through Nicolas-Gerrit Kuhn and later extended it with efforts from Kyogo Furuhashi and Luis Palma. Pep Guardiola acknowledged the team's shortcomings, particularly in coverage, while praising Celtic's quality. Kyogo's performance was notable as he showcased his skills with a decisive goal, helping the Hoops secure victory. This match serves as a preparation for both teams ahead of their respective upcoming campaigns, with City set to face Chelsea and Barcelona next. The thrilling encounter highlighted the competitive spirit of pre-season fixtures.