Pep Guardiola takes responsibility for Manchester City’s loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup final.

Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, took full responsibility for his team’s defeat in the FA Cup final against Manchester United. Guardiola admitted that his game plan was not up to par and that his decisions cost them the match.

In the post-match press conference, Guardiola acknowledged that City were not in the right position to attack United and that his tactics were to blame. He stated, “It’s my mistake – the game plan was not good.”

Although Guardiola did not go into detail about what went wrong, he hinted that a lack of cutting edge in front of goal played a significant role in their defeat. He expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance and admitted that tactically, they were not up to par.

Guardiola praised United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, amidst speculation about his future at Old Trafford. He emphasized that City’s loss should not overshadow their historic achievement of winning a fourth consecutive top-flight title.

Despite the disappointment, Guardiola remained positive and stated that they would celebrate their incredible achievement at the Premier League trophy parade. He commended his players for their resilience and determination, noting that they did not give up and continued to fight until the end.

In the world of football, victories and defeats are part of the game. Guardiola accepted the loss with grace and emphasized the importance of moving forward.