Pep Guardiola is blaming himself for Manchester City’s poor season and won’t consider an FA Cup triumph enough to turn it into a good one.
City’s chronic injuries with Rodri and a number of defenders out for long periods has led to a remarkable decline in the fortunes of the Premier League champions.
But Guardiola, widely regarded as the world’s best managers, is also looking in the mirror at his own performance ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final at Bournemouth – which represents the club’s last chance of a trophy.