‘I am not good enough’ – Guardiola admits after defeat to Man United

Pep Guardiola has blamed himself for Manchester City’s derby defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.

Man City were 1-0 up at home to their Manchester rivals in the 88th minute, before Bruno Fernandes and Amad scored within the space of two minutes to turn the match around. It was the latest in a match that a reigning champion has led in a Premier League game and lost.

Guardiola’s side have now lost eight of their last 11 matches in all competitions and have slipped to fifth in the Premier League table, nine points off leaders Liverpool.

“The results are not good, the game was not exceptional. I know the situation, I understand but the reality is this,” Guardiola told BBC Match of the Day.

“They have to know that these situations happen. In the box, you have to be careful. It’s not about Matheus [Nunes], he played well in not his position at full-back. But it’s not about that, we have to play better. The result will help us to do 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 and create chances. But at the moment it’s not possible.”