Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that even he is not immune to being sacked as Manchester City’s struggles deepened following their defeat in the Manchester derby.
The reigning Premier League champions seemed poised for a 1-0 victory over Manchester United, but two quick goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad turned the match on its head, handing City another painful loss.
Under Guardiola, City have now won just one of their last 11 matches. On Sunday, visiting fans mocked the manager with chants of “You’re getting fired in the morning.”
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Although Guardiola recently signed a two-year contract extension, he admitted before the derby that his position could be at risk if the team’s form doesn’t improve quickly.
Speaking after the defeat, Guardiola was brutally honest about the situation. Despite City’s poor run of results, he took full responsibility for their decline.
“Not much to say. No defence; they were incredibly persistent,” Guardiola told The Mirror. “We haven’t lost eight games in two seasons, but now we can’t defend that. It’s not about this or that player.
“We gave away goals—it’s our fault. We’re not playing with composure. The results aren’t good, and the performance wasn’t exceptional. I understand the reality of the situation.”