Sven admits City blame

Sven Goran Eriksson has partly admitted responsibility for Man City´s sudden loss in form that has seen them drop a few spots in the charge for Champions League qualification.

"I think we felt after Christmas and New Year that we were a little bit low mentally, but that is maybe my fault," Eriksson told the Daily Star.

"I should have given the players some days off now and then.

"We have had just two wins in 11 games in the league, but there have also only been three defeats in that run.

"There have been a lot of draws, though, so of course it would have been better to have more wins and fewer loses."