13/04/2015 12:47
Pellegrini: Man City slump my responsibility
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini took full responsibility for his side's alarming slump but refused to discuss his long-term future, BBC Sport reported.
United ended a run of four derby defeats with a convincing 4-2 win at Old Trafford that left City with their sixth loss in their last eight games.
Pellegrini, 61, said: "It is my responsibility and the only way we can change this is by winning games.
"I am not talking about my position. It is not important."
City won the Premier League title last season and were level on points with leaders Chelsea in January, nine points above rivals United.
But they are now four points below United in fourth and face being dragged into a fight to secure Champions League football next season as Liverpool could close the gap to just four points with victory against Newcastle United at Anfield on Monday.
Pellegrini added: "The only way to explain our run is that we don't have the results. We lost many points, not only in this game which was a very difficult one, but in others too.