Bernardo Silva stated Manchester Metropolis “performed like under-15s” within the closing phases of their derby day defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.
Metropolis seemed 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 exceptional 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, notably 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 received one among their final 11 video games in all competitions, persevering with the membership’s worst run of kind since 2006, leaving Silva annoyed at full-time.
“We deserved what occurred. At this degree, a sport or two is unfortunate. We are able to’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 selections with three or 4 minutes to go, you should pay for that.
“Trying on the sport, I believe there was just one crew that might win the sport, however in the long run, we misplaced.
“It’s not one sport, it’s a number of video games recently. Now we have to take a look at ourselves. You possibly can say ‘Oh it’s a bit unfortunate’, no. It’s the selections you make.
“Right now, 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 crew that might win the sport.
“Then, from a nook for Man Metropolis, you permit 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.
“Now we have to do higher individually and collectively as a result of it’s not the requirements of Manchester Metropolis.”