Guardiola questions himself after devastating Manchester derby defeat | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola admitted he has not been ‘good enough’ to find a solution to Manchester City’s dreadful run of form after a derby defeat to Manchester United.

City squandered a late lead to lose 2-1 at the Etihad, extending their run to one win in 11 games across all competitions. It is an unprecedented and unforeseen decline for the Citizens, who have been the Premier League’s dominant force in recent years.

Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo scored in the 88th and 90th minute for the visitors, as Manchester United left it late to snatch the points at the Etihad.

Guardiola believes his side have suffered worse defeats during his reign but admitted he has not been good enough to turn his side’s fortunes around.

“Not much to say. No defence, they were incredibly persistent. We have not lost eight games in two seasons. We can’t defend that,” he said to BBC Match of the Day.

“It’s not about this or that player. We gave away goals, our fault. We don’t play with composure. The results are not good, the game was not exceptional. I know the situation, I understand but the reality is this.

“They have to know that these situations happen. In the box you have to be careful. It’s not about Matheus [Nunes], he played really good in not his position at full-back. But it’s not about that, we have to play better. The result will help us to take our best but right now we don’t have it. The way I learn is to keep going.

“I’m not good enough. I am the boss, the manager, I have to find solutions and so far I haven’t. That’s the reality.

“We want to play better, create chances. But at the moment it’s not possible.”

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