Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola offered a brutally honest assessment of his team’s current form following disappointing results. Guardiola admitted that City is struggling to maintain their performance levels across the full 90 minutes, acknowledging the limitations his side faces at this stage of the season.
“We are unable to sustain for 90 minutes, today we proved that again. Commitment and physicality. Clear our minds now by getting results. We are far away from winning the Premier League. We accept there’s already no chance of that but we have other things to fight for. FA Cup, top four and winning games helps,” Guardiola said.
The City boss highlighted the difficulty his players faced, particularly in the second half, where their opponents took control. “They were better than us in the second half. We are unable to sustain the aggression and pressing. We just can’t right now,” he continued.
Despite the frustrations, Guardiola urged his squad to stay focused on the remaining objectives of the season.
“This is just one game. The game against Manchester United hurt us a lot in terms of confidence. That game killed us. That game was mentally a struggle then tough games against Aston Villa and Everton. It is what it is, we have to hunt for wins and that’s life. Most of the players proved again they are ready to fight.”
Guardiola’s candid reflections point to the psychological toll recent setbacks have had on the squad. A painful defeat to arch-rivals Manchester United weeks back appears to have left lingering doubts, impacting their performances in subsequent matches.
However, Guardiola emphasized that the season is far from over. With opportunities in the FA Cup and the battle for a top-four finish still on the table, the manager remains hopeful that his players can rediscover their rhythm and deliver the results needed to turn their fortunes around.
“It is what it is,” Guardiola repeated, embodying the resilient mindset he hopes to instill in his team as they push forward. With determination and a renewed sense of purpose, City will continue their fight on all fronts.
