Pep Guardiola reveals who should be blamed for City’s collapse to Man Utd

Manchester City suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s team continue their horrendous collapse.

City had enjoyed a perfect start after Josko Gvardiol’s header. But a late penalty from United captain Bruno Fernandes levelled matters. Matheus Nunes had fouled Amad with a poor challenge.

Amad ensured United took all three points with a well taken goal in the dying minutes of the game, condemning City to their eighth defeat in their last 11 games in all competitions.

But speaking after the full-time whistle, Guardiola refuses to lay blame at his player’s door and has claimed responsibility for City’s latest defeat.

He said: “Not much to say. No defence, they were incredibly persistent. We have not lost eight games in two seasons. We can’t defend that. 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.”

City currently occupy the fifth spot and are already nine points behind Liverpool having played a game more.