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Manager Pep Guardiola “wants to be” at Manchester City but still cannot explain a run of five points from nine games that has left the reigning champions six points adrift in fourth place.
Six-time Premier League winner Guardiola said he congratulated his side after their 1-1 draw at home to Everton on Thursday extended their dismal run to one win in 13 games in all competitions as they were held by opponents who scored the second goal. – the fewest goals in the top competition.
“I will not give up,” said Guardiola. “I want to be here and do it. (In) the situation we have, we have to do it. I prefer not to live in this situation, but it is true.
“We want to change the dynamic, and unfortunately we have not succeeded for many reasons. Sometimes you expect it to be easy to fix, but sometimes it takes more time.”
PEP 💬 I always wanted to please people and do good in my work. It is easy to understand.
Great tests I have (had). We will be back, but we remember how good the past was. That’s the trust. It makes me realize now what we did. How many years (we) are… pic.twitter.com/biYnfPsGtp
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 28, 2024
Guardiola: ‘It can’t be explained’ City form
Despite dropping points to Everton for the first time in four meetings with the Toffees, City’s latest crushing performance ended a three-game losing streak that included a 2-1 home loss to Manchester United on December 15.
Arguably the most painful of the nine defeats suffered by City since the start of December, the derby produced an 88th-minute equalizer and a 90th-minute winner for United, who trailed for 51 minutes before claiming their second Premier League away win. campaign.
“We gave it away in the United game,” admitted Guardiola. “(Against Everton) we were close again. I can’t explain it – it happens, it’s life, it’s football.
“We’re going to try again. That’s why we’ve had so much success and won so many titles: because of (performing) every three days for so many years. Now we have to do the same.”
Leicester (A) over the years ⏮️🌟 pic.twitter.com/PZqwxLk17B
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 28, 2024
Leicester vs Man City
Guardiola’s 500th game comes on Sunday (14:30 CET) at Leicester City, where they face the hosts, who are third in the table after losing their last three matches by an aggregate score of 10-1.
“Leicester has always been difficult, but the players will be ready for it,” predicted Guardiola. “I congratulated the team (after playing Everton); it was ‘well done guys’.
“The only chance we have is to go on – recover and prepare well for Leicester. (We have to) try to be as calm as possible, read the situation and see what we can do to be better in the next game. That’s what I want to try and all I want to do.”
A first away win since visiting Wolves on October 20 could lift City as high as fifth, while defeat would push them up to eighth if Fulham avoid defeat at home to Bournemouth on Sunday (3pm).
