Maresca: We deserved more from both defeats, hopefully our luck will be better next time

In Round 9 of the Premier League, Manchester City lost 0-1 at home to Brighton & Hove Albion. After the match, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca spoke to Viaplay about the team's two consecutive defeats, why they created so many chances but failed to score, and the effect of recent defensive errors.

Reporter: Coach, there are always some games where you feel "we should have won this one," and others where you feel "nothing went our way today."

Enzo Maresca: Yes, that's exactly how it seems. It does feel a bit strange, because it was the same feeling in the last match against Aston Villa. Still, the important thing is that we created very dangerous attacks, and hopefully our luck will be a little better next time.

Reporter: The statistics are all there: so many touches in the box, so many shots. It's rare to stand here at the Etihad Stadium talking about a lack of goals.

Enzo Maresca: Yes, but this is what happens. Anything can happen in football, that's football. We just need to turn the page and reset for the next game, and aim to win it.

Reporter: Right now, immediately after the match, can you identify the core problem in these two fairly similar games in which you created so many chances?

Enzo Maresca: Yes, the difference between winning and losing is always decided in the penalty area. You have to be clinical enough in the opponent's box and defend well in your own. Having said that, I think we deserved better results in both of these games, but that's the reality, and we have to look forward.

Reporter: In recent weeks, the questions in press conferences have focused on defensive errors, and today's goal you conceded also looked almost comical. But ultimately, does this also come down to the quality of finishing in front of goal?

Enzo Maresca: Yes, it certainly does. The goal we conceded today was a mistake, and it was the same problem in the last Premier League game. That's the situation at this stage, but our luck will improve.

Reporter: You know better than anyone that this is a club that hates losing and rarely loses. How does a club like Manchester City react after two consecutive Premier League defeats?

Enzo Maresca: I don't think anyone likes to lose. The key is to focus on what we can control and try to win the next game.

Reporter: When will you review this match? Will you start analyzing it tonight?

Enzo Maresca: I will start watching the video tonight. We have another game on Wednesday, a Champions League match, so we need to focus our energy on that one.