PEP Guardiola has apologised for joking he wanted to "harm himself" when he appeared on TV sporting a scratched face.
Fans feared for the boss as he pitched up for his post-match press conference after Manchester City's latest foul-up with a cut nose and marks on his head.
He admitted he caused them with his sharp fingernails as he watched City blow a 3-0 lead to draw with Feyenoord in the Champions League.
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