VIVAnews - Manchester City's 0-3 defeat when they travel to Liverpool's Anfield Stadium headquarters, Monday, April 11, 2011. City coach, Roberto Mancini rate this bad result is a fault.
"I am very disappointed with myself. This game is my own fault, "said Mancini was quoted as theworldgame.sbs.com.au site, Tuesday, April 12, 2011.
"I've made a mistake in the last two days. I know why. I can not say another word, "he continued.
Come to the Andield, the City was not able to perform his best performance. The Citizens must fight fatigue since arriving at Liverpool headquarters just an hour before the game started.
City Appearance flagship worse after striker Carlos Teves must leave the field in the 14th minute. The role of Argentine players were replaced by Italian striker, Mario Balotelli.
City finally conceded in the 13th minute through Andy Carroll. Furthermore, Carroll scored the second goal for his team in the 35th minute. Liverpool also closed the game with the score 3-0 goal by Dirk Kuyt on 34 minutes.
"Liverpool played outside the ordinary for 20 minutes, we did not, "said Mancini. "We left plenty of room for them. They are very aggressive at the beginning of the game and we played very softly, "he continued.
However, this defeat did not make Mancini throwing a towel. The Italian is still optimistic his team finish in the Champions League zone despite currently fourth in the standings.
"I have no doubt at all," said Mancini. "I am confident that we'd won a ticket to the Champions League and reached the FA Cup," he concluded. (SJ)
