‘I Am Not Good Enough’: Guardiola Faces City’s Biggest Challenge Yet

Pep Guardiola stood at the centre of Manchester City’s unravelling derby day nightmare, offering a rare moment of brutal honesty: “I am not good enough. I have to find solutions.” It was an extraordinary admission from a manager synonymous with success but also a reflection of the deep cracks emerging at City.

Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United encapsulated a side stripped of its former dominance. A Josko Gvardiol goal gave City the lead, but calamitous errors from Matheus Nunes and Ederson late in the game allowed United to stage a comeback that symbolised everything City are getting wrong this season: lapses in focus, lack of energy, and vulnerability under pressure.

This loss marked the first time a reigning Premier League champion has lost a game when leading as late as the 88th minute. For City fans, it was a harsh reminder of how far their side has fallen from the ruthless machine of recent years.