GUARDIOLA SAYS HE'S NOT GOOD ENOUGH

Boss takes blame as late derby loss deepens slump, Silva says City 'played like Under-15s'

MANCHESTER - Pep Guardiola admitted he did not see Manchester City's staggering collapse in form coming and pointed the finger at himself, after his side conceded twice late on to lose 2-1 to Manchester United in the English Premier League on Dec 15.

City have won just once in 11 games in all competitions, a run that includes eight defeats.

After an unprecedented four consecutive Premier League titles, City's defence of their crown looks over even before Christmas. Guardiola's men trail leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand, by nine points and sit outside the Champions League places in fifth.

"I don't have defence, I'm the boss, I'm the manager," said Guardiola. "I have to find a solution and I don't find a solution.

"This is a big club, when you lose eight out of 11, something wrong is happening. What can I say? The schedule is tough, the injured players? No.

"I'm the boss, I'm the manager and I'm not good enough. It's as simple as that."

The manner of City's latest loss was one of the most damaging as the English champions were headed for a much-needed victory against their local rivals, thanks to Josko Gvardiol's first-half header.