December 15th 2024.
On Sunday afternoon, Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, experienced another nightmare as his team was defeated 2-1 by Manchester United in the Premier League. Despite taking the lead with a goal from Josko Gvardiol in the first half, City was unable to hold on until the final whistle. In the 88th minute, United's Amad Diallo was awarded a penalty, which was converted by Bruno Fernandes to equalize the score. And just two minutes later, Diallo scored again, securing a famous victory for United. This defeat marks City's 9th loss in their last 11 matches, leaving them 9 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
After the match, Guardiola expressed his disappointment and took responsibility for the team's struggles. He admitted that he may not be good enough to turn things around, despite leading City to four Premier League titles in the past. "I am the boss, I am the manager, and I'm not good enough. It's as simple as that," he told reporters at a press conference.
Guardiola also spoke to Sky Sports, where he acknowledged the team's ongoing struggles and the need to improve. "We are not playing as well as we used to. Before, our play was so fluid, but now we are struggling for different reasons," he said. Despite putting in their best effort, City was unable to secure a win and maintain their previous level of play. The manager also mentioned that the team will have to work on their pressing and build-up play, as well as finding a way to talk to and train the players effectively.
In the match, Amad Diallo was the hero for Manchester United, scoring the winning goal and assisting in the equalizer. Guardiola acknowledged the young player's impact, but also pointed out that the team's struggles are not due to one individual or moment. He believes that it is a tough season for the team and they will have to continue working hard to overcome their challenges.
City's next match will be against Aston Villa on Saturday, followed by a home game against Everton on Boxing Day. Guardiola and his team will have to regroup and find a way to get back to their winning ways in order to stay competitive in the Premier League. Despite their recent struggles, City and their manager remain determined to turn things around and come back stronger.
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