Manchester City Faces Internal Crisis After Manchester Derby Defeat

Manchester City finds itself in an unexpected crisis after suffering a 2-1 defeat in the Manchester Derby against Manchester United. This marks City’s eighth loss in their last eleven matches, as their dominance under Pep Guardiola begins to fade.

After the game, an angry Bernardo Silva criticized the team’s performance and decision-making. “We played like a youth team. It’s the 87th minute, we’re leading 1-0, and our corner turns into a penalty for them. If we make such poor decisions, we deserve to lose,” he said.

City’s struggles have become a recurring theme this season. Injuries have plagued Guardiola’s squad, and the team has displayed a troubling inability to close out games. In a similar scenario against Feyenoord, City squandered a 3-0 lead in the final 15 minutes, settling for a draw.

Silva expressed frustration over the frequency of these collapses, stating, “Losing one or two games this way could be considered bad luck. But when it happens this often, it’s not about luck. We need to reflect on our decisions.”

Guardiola’s side now faces mounting pressure as they attempt to recover from their worst run of form under his management. Analysts have pointed to City’s mental fragility as a key issue, with the team crumbling under pressure after conceding setbacks.

With City currently out of the Premier League title race and their confidence at an all-time low, Guardiola must urgently address the team’s defensive weaknesses and morale to avoid further collapses.