Pep Guardiola has insisted he is not worried about Manchester City’s Champions League deprivation after a 0-0 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
City had entered the game with a chance to join four key players after they appeared on Sunday with Brentford.
But instead of taking advantage of the opportunity and revenge on a 2-1 home defeat to United in December, City offered City in a very inspired derby.
City are in fifth place for a while, one point behind Chelsea. However, if the winner of the EFL Cup from Leicester City, which was taken by Newcastle United, they will be given a jump if the winner wins the EFL Cup at Leicester City.
There are still 7 games left to play — their future at home against Crystal Palace on Saturday Guardiola has rejected any offer of anxiety about the horizon that will not participate in the main competition for the first time since the 2010-11 season.
Asked how concerned about the scenario, Guardiola said: “Nothing. Now, no, eight games (including the end of the FA Cup against the Nottingham Forest), Crystal Palace, we will go over.
“I’d rather have more than 10 points, five, six or seven games, but that’s what is there,” he said.
“It’s the old Traford. It’s always difficult for the derby, so we fought, we were there, the players gave everything.
The game was rarely visible, and it was far from the vision that it has produced this popular game in recent years.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amurim has felt that the two clubs are reflected in the posts.
United are set to end the Premier League for the first time, with the Europa League’s only hope of saving something from the season and qualifying for the Champions League.
City will remain as candidates for the FA Cup and participate in the World Cup, which begins in June, but their levels have fallen below their normal standards this season.
“If you look at the moments of both teams, not fighting for the titles, it will change completely,” Amrm told Sky Sports.
“Wacking feeling, not being able to lose a point is not here. As the coach, it’s difficult to say that. We need to fight for big things, if we feel completely different.