Fernandinho admits 'something went wrong' with Manchester City's season
Sunday 14 May 2017 14:29, UK
Fernandinho admits "something went wrong" at Manchester City this season but still expects Pep Guardiola's side to qualify for the Champions League.
After starting the season with 10 consecutive victories, City have since fallen off the pace in the Premier League and now trail newly-crowned champions Chelsea by 15 points ahead of Tuesday night's trip to West Brom, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.
This season has seen Guardiola fail to win a piece of major silverware for the first time in his managerial career but Fernandinho insists City are moving in the right direction under the former Barcelona boss.
"This season has been tough for us, something went wrong. but at the end we still have a chance to go into the Champions League and I'm sure we can improve next season," he said.
"(Guardiola) has his own philosophy and we have proved already we are able to do what he wants.
"We are trying to improve week by week, training session by training session. I'm sure we are improving, for the next two games and for next season as well.
"Our target, our goal, is to win the next two games. Especially the next one at home in front of our own fans because I think they deserve it.
"Then the last game is at Watford, which will be tough again but we are ready for that."
City were tipped by many to win the Premier League this season but Guardiola's side have failed to mount a serious challenge to Chelsea.
The Blues claimed the title with a 1-0 win over West Brom on Friday night and Fernandinho admits he wasn't even aware of the game and its implications.
"No, I didn't watch. I didn't even know they were going to play on Friday night," he said.
"It's crazy, sometimes you play Thursday, sometimes Friday, I didn't know. But the way they have been playing this season they have been so consistent. They defended so well and play on the counter-attack with good players up front.
"Most games the difference is one or two goals maximum but they are the most consistent and they deserve to win the title for that."
