'I'm not good enough': Man City manager Pep Guardiola rues derby defeat to Manchester United

NEW DELHI: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has faced an unprecedented challenge this season, with his team's form taking a significant dip that includes Sunday's shambolic 2-1 home defeat to rivals Manchester United.

Despite leading the Premier League for four consecutive seasons and amassing an impressive collection of trophies, City have struggled to maintain consistency, losing eight out of their last 11 games across all competitions.

Currently sitting fifth in the league standings, nine points behind leaders Liverpool, Guardiola has taken full responsibility for his team's underwhelming performances.

In a candid admission, he acknowledged his shortcomings, stating, "I'm the boss, I'm the manager, and I'm not good enough. It's as simple as that. I'm not doing well. That is the truth."

Guardiola's tenure at Manchester City has been marked by remarkable success, with 15 major trophies, including the coveted Champions League.


However, the current run of form represents the most challenging period of his illustrious coaching career, which has seen him win 33 major trophies across his stints at Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and City.

Despite signing a two-year contract extension last month, Guardiola's team has yet to regain their momentum. The recent 2-1 defeat against Manchester United, where City conceded late goals to Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo, further compounded their struggles and drew boos from frustrated fans.

Guardiola acknowledged the difficulties his team has faced this season, stating, "I knew that it would be a tough season from the beginning. I said (that) many times, even when we were winning, but I didn't expect it was so hard like it was right now."