Pep Guardiola made a startling admission following Manchester City’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, confessing that he feels “not good enough” amid his side’s challenging season.
Despite leading 1-0 through Josko Gvardiol’s first-half header, City capitulated late, conceding an 88th-minute penalty converted by Bruno Fernandes before Amad Diallo sealed the game with a dramatic winner.
This marks City’s ninth league defeat, leaving them nine points behind leaders Liverpool.
Guardiola Admits Accountability in City’s Downturn
In his post-match press conference, Guardiola shouldered the blame, stating he is struggling to inspire his team. Reflecting on his team’s lack of fluidity and mounting defeats, he admitted failing to recreate City’s usual style of play.
While highlighting individual lapses as part of the problem, Guardiola also acknowledged a collective drop in form. He remains committed to working on pressing and buildup strategies despite their current form.
Late Collapse Marks Another Blow for City’s Campaign
Manchester City controlled large portions of the match, but defensive lapses proved costly in the closing stages.
Amad Diallo played a pivotal role for Manchester United, earning and converting a penalty before scoring the decisive goal minutes later.
Despite City’s effort, Guardiola emphasized their lack of sharpness in crucial moments and acknowledged the season’s ongoing challenges as they prepare for their next league clash against Aston Villa.