Guardiola blames himself for Haaland’s recent dip of form

Pep Guardiola has taken responsibility for Erling Haaland’s lack of form recently but he’s excited to get both Haaland and

back on track.

The Norwegian has been firing blanks in the past three matches, which is the longest he has done so ever since he joined City from Dortmund in the summer. However, his return of 27 goals in 21 matches so far this season, has broken multiple records.

Manchester City have experienced a drop off in form, coinciding with

failing to score, but Pep Guardiola is not panicking.

"We have our game, we have our principles but the way we played in last two games didn't help Erling to score.”

He said.

"In the build-up you can be wider, but in the final third you have to have players in the middle. If Erling is not there, we are not going to score goals.

"In the past we have always had incredible movements in the final third, in the small spaces. Now, in the last two games, we haven't had it. 

"I would say it was my fault. I didn't make them understand the way we have to attack. We need runners, not just Erling. 

"If we had just Erling he would be controlled by two or three central defenders. We need more players in those positions, definitely. We have done it. We have to do it more often."

With them 8 points behind Arsenal, Guardiola has acknowledged that he has to find something to bolster their performance as he is the man responsible for their form.

"I prefer to be eight points in front but I like to handle this situation, I love it,"

Guardiola added.

"I have to find something to make the team better. I'm the man responsible. 

"When the players don't play good, if they don't have the desire to do it, it is because something is wrong in my decisions. We have to find it.

"People don't think about the memories, how good we were. When I die, people will talk about how good Pep was. That's for sure.

"But since we are here, people expect us to perform well, win the games and try to find the way. Otherwise – Pep out.

"This is how our jobs work – and I want Pep in! I want to stay here, this is what I want, and for that we have to win games and be there in all the competitions."

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