"I have to find a solution, I am not good enough" - Pep Guardiola places blame on himself after Manchester City's loss to Man United

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has blamed himsefl for the Cityzens' last-gasp 2-1 Premier League home loss to Manchester United on Sunday (December 15).

Josko Gvardiol's first-half strike looked likely to have given the embattled holders all three points in a largely drab Manchester derby as both sides struggled to fashion clear opportunities.

However, Ruben Amorim's visitors fought their way back into the contest with a Bruno Fernandes penalty in the 88th minute. Two minutes later, Amad Diallo bagged the winner for United as City endured their fifth winless league outing in six games, losing five.

Analysing his team's defeat, Guardiola said (as per BBC reporter Simon Stone):

"I am the boss. I am manager. I have to find a solution. I am not good enough; it is simple at that. I am not doing well. That is the truth."

Following the defeat, City dropped to fifth in the standings, with 27 points from 16 points, one of their lowest hauls in recent memory at this stage of the season. Meanwhile, the victory lifted Amorim's side to 12th, trailing City by five points.

It marks the first time in the Premier League era (as per the BBC) that a defending champion led till 88th minute before losing. It's also only the fourth time in 105 Premier League home games under Guardiola that the Cityzens lost after leading at half-time, with two of those defeats coming to United.

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"I think we deserved the win" - Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim after beating Manchester City

Mancheste United boss Ruben Amorim after beating Manchester City

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was all praise as they won after trailing Manchester City till the 88th minute. The Red Devils are in the midst of a difficult season, being in the bottom half of the standings.

Acknowledging the importance of a win like the one at the Etihad, the former Sporting CP tactician said (as per the BBC) that it's a huge morale booster for the side:

"It was incredible. I think we deserved it (the win). It was a very tough match but we believe until the end. We managed to score. We needed that win. It was important for us and for our fans. Our club needs to win these kinds of matches. I understand the happiness of our fans, but we need to continue.

"With a victory for City, the performance was the same. We need to improve a lot of things but today the guys deserved the win. They were in it until the last minute, and that is important for us."

Manchester City next take on Aston Villa away on Saturday (December 21), hoping to return to winning ways. Meanwhile, United travel to Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday for the EFL Cup quarter-final before hosting Bournemouth in the league three days later.