Manchester City did not deserve victory against PSG, Pep Guardiola admits

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Premier League club Manchester City, has accepted that his team did not deserve to win after a 4-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League.

The loss at Parc des Princes puts City's hopes of reaching the play-offs in danger.

City started strong, leading 2-0 by the 53rd minute with goals from Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland. However, PSG fought back, with Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola equalising before Joao Neves and Goncalo Ramos sealed the victory for the home side.

Speaking to TNT Sports, Guardiola said, "They were better. They were quicker, faster. They won the duels with the ball. They had one moment in the middle, and we could not cope with that. They are fast. I accepted the defeat because the best team won. If we don't win, we don't deserve it."

Guardiola added, "We couldn't control the game, keep possession, or defend the result. They attacked better, and that made it harder for us."

The result leaves City in 25th place, two points behind the play-off spots, with only one game remaining in the league phase. 

Guardiola admitted their chances now depend on beating Club Brugge in the final match. 

The loss is City's third in their last four Champions League games. Despite a recent six-game unbeaten run, their form in this competition has been inconsistent. 

City now face a must-win situation in their last match to keep their Champions League dreams alive.