In a candid assessment of his team’s performance, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged his accountability for the club’s disappointing form this season, having secured only two victories in their last ten Premier League matches.
The reigning champions find themselves in a challenging position, sitting sixth in the standings with 31 points accrued from 19 matches. This places them 14 points behind leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand.
The city’s campaign faces significant challenges due to a wave of injuries affecting key players. Notable absences include Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, goalkeeper Ederson, and defenders John Stones and Ruben Dias.
“There are numerous aspects to consider, and I seem to have overlooked something—something that I am not executing effectively,” Guardiola stated to the media in anticipation of Saturday’s home match against West Ham United, currently positioned 13th in the league.
Ultimately, a string of losses places a significant burden on the manager’s shoulders. The team requires something essential: confidence, which I could not provide.
“The responsibility lies with me initially, rather than the players.” It is common for them to decrease slightly, which is considered normal. Similar occurrences were noted during the previous season.
I hold myself accountable. The statement is not merely a compliment; it reflects an undeniable reality. I was at the helm of that group of players, yet I could not elevate their performance. This is the situation at hand.
Guardiola’s team aims to secure consecutive victories this Saturday following their 2-0 triumph over relegation-threatened Leicester City last weekend.
