Pep Guardiola admitted that he has difficulty coming up with answers after another defeat for Manchester City had left their hope for Champions League qualification in the balance.
The 83rd minute strike by Callum Hudson-Odoi ensured that Nottingham Forest stayed in third place in the table and Nuno's men took four points free from the defensive champions.
City will hope that the qualification will be granted this season for fifth place, with England Top of Uefa's club list. But the city boss admitted: “We must find a way to play better.
“We have to start winning games. We don't win enough games in a row. It is what it is. But we have to do something because it doesn't come from the sky. '
City keeper Edererson was the fault for the winner of Forest, so that Hudson-Odoi could beat him in his nearby post.
Guardiola added: “It is what it is. I never blame a player. I didn't see the promotion, but it happened. With 10 games left, Forest is in the position that they are because they are a good team. “
Bosbaas Espírito Santo has now taken four points from Liverpool, signed with Arsenal and defeated the four-in-one-row champions.
The city ground fluctuated at the last Whistle and Espírito Santo: “The victory is important for our fans to realize that we can compete against each team – but it does not change for the games that lie in front of us.
“We are proud. Let's enjoy the trip together. There is a relationship of trust between the team and the fans. The players feel comfortable to play on the city. It was huge for us.
“We are talking about beating the best teams there are. If you win, it gives you confidence that you can compete well against such good players.
“It helps us to grow – but it does not change the opponent for you and the Premier League is very difficult.
“But every good performance you have at a top team helps.”
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