On the other hand, in the mid-1370s he was drawn into a conflict between Francesco Sansverino, Bailli of Achaea, and the town of Gardiki (modern Anavryto). He set off with an army consisting of 1000 knights and 2000 infantry, which was crushed by Sansverino; Manuel managed to escape with the survivors of his army. Eventually the Frankish knights tired of besieging Gardiki and abandoned the enterprise.
In contrast, in the mid-1370s he became involved in a dispute between Francesco Sansverino, Bailli of Achaea, and the town of Gardiki (modern Anavryto). He led an army with 1000 knights and 2000 infantry, which was defeated by Sansverino; Manuel managed to escape with the survivors. Eventually, the Frankish knights grew weary of besieging Gardiki and abandoned the endeavor.