Bernardo Silva stated Manchester Metropolis “performed like under-15s” within the closing levels of their derby day defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.
Metropolis gave the impression to be limping in the direction of a much-needed victory earlier than a calamity of errors late on noticed Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo produce a outstanding late turnaround.
The Residents had been main till the 88th minute of the match however ended up shedding 2-1, the newest in a sport {that a} reigning champion has led in a Premier League match and misplaced.
Each targets had been a results of sloppy defending from Metropolis, significantly the opener after Matheus Nunes gave the ball away earlier than chopping down Diallo within the field.
Pep Guardiola’s facet struggled on the Etihad Stadium, managing an anticipated targets (xG) of simply 0.91 from their 10 pictures, in comparison with United’s 1.99 from their 10 makes an attempt.
FULL-TIME | Defeat within the derby.
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— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) December 15, 2024
The defeat means Metropolis have solely gained considered one of their final 11 video games in all competitions, persevering with the membership’s worst run of type since 2006, leaving Silva pissed off at full-time.
“We deserved what occurred. At this stage, a sport or two is unfortunate. We will’t say that is fortunate or unfortunate – 10 video games it’s not about that,” Silva advised Sky Sports activities.
“Minute 87 in a derby, profitable 1-0 and our nook ends in a penalty for them. If we make these silly choices with three or 4 minutes to go, you need to pay for that.
“Trying on the sport, I believe there was just one workforce that might win the sport, however in the long run, we misplaced.
“It’s not one sport, it’s lots of video games currently. We’ve got to have a look at ourselves. You’ll be able to say ‘Oh it’s a bit unfortunate’, no. It’s the choices you make.
“At this time, within the final minute, we performed like under-15s.
“We don’t need it to occur. It’s a bit irritating as a result of, if you happen to take a look at the sport till the 86th minute, there was just one workforce that might win the sport.
“Then, from a nook for Man Metropolis, you allow a centre-back, Ruben stayed, however we find yourself with the ball at our keeper. There’s no excuse for that.
“It’s fairly regular that we’re not very pleased on the minute. Not simply this sport, however the final month.
“We’ve got to do higher individually and collectively as a result of it’s not the requirements of Manchester Metropolis.”
