Ilkay Gundogan was stunned and described Manchester City’s form as “inexplicable” after Manchester City turned a 3-0 lead with 75 minutes left into a 3-3 draw against Feyenoord in their Champions League game at the Etihad on Tuesday .

A brace from Erling Haaland and a goal from Gündogan put Pep Guardiola’s side in full control as they looked to end a five-game losing streak with a win. But two passing errors from Josko Gvardiol and an ill-considered push from Ederson allowed Anis Hadj Moussa, Santiago Giménez and David Hancko to score for the visitors and salvage a draw, with the equalizer coming a minute before the end of normal time.

Gündogan said: “The goals we conceded are, in my opinion, inexplicable from the way we conceded them.” We only have ourselves to blame for that. The situation, I don’t know, the way things are right now running, it’s a bit inexplicable.

“Sometimes in some games you will have difficulties no matter who the opponent is. Even if you’re playing at home against a team that you should dominate, you’re going to allow chances because every team is good enough to do something at the moment. But then 75 minutes, 3-0 lead and control of the game, then ugh, so easily betrayed. They were also ruthless. The blame probably lies more with us, but they just punished us in every situation and scored three goals. Obviously it’s very hard to take.”

City are in 15th place in the 36-team Champions League table with eight points. There are still three games left to play, but half of the teams play one more game on Wednesday evening. A place in the top eight guarantees a place in the round of 16 and the next 16 teams go to the playoffs.

Guardiola’s side travel to Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday aware that Arne Slot’s league leaders will be 11 points clear if they lose.

Guardiola made a statement on Wednesday after saying after the game that “self-harm” had led to a cut on his nose. “At the end of a press conference last night I was surprised when I was asked if a scratch had appeared on my face and I explained that a sharp fingernail had accidentally caused it,” the manager said. “My response was in no way intended to make light of the very serious issue of self-harm.

“I know that many people struggle with mental health issues every day and I would like to take this moment to highlight one of the ways people can seek help by calling the Samaritans helpline on 116 123 or emailing Send to [email protected]. ”