Pep Guardiola launched a fierce defence of Manchester City after a damaging run of results, insisting an "unsustainable" injury crisis lay at the heart of their recent struggles.
Manchester City's difficult run continued with a damaging 3-1 defeat away to Bodo/Glimt in Norway, compounding the disappointment of their loss to Manchester United at the weekend.
Pep Guardiola has brushed aside Manchester City's derby defeat to Manchester United and immediately turned his attention to the Champions League tonight.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester United were 'the better team' following the 2-0 derby Premier League defeat at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City were more concerned with improving as a team than chasing trophies as they prepared for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final away to Newcastle tonight.
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Manchester City will head into the opening leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle United with fitness concerns.