Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has explained why his side threw away a two-goal lead in their crucial UEFA Champions League encounter against Paris Saint-Germain.

The Ligue 1 champions fought from two goals down to secure a 4-2 victory against the Premier League title holders at the Parc des Princes.

Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish gave Guardiola's side a two-goal cushion in quick succession shortly after the second half kicked off, but the Cityzens couldn't protect their lead as the Parisians staged a remarkable comeback to turn the game on its head.

Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, Joao Neves, and Goncalo Ramos ensured that Grealish and Haaland's goals only counted for a consolation.

Sharing his thoughts on the defeat, Guardiola disclosed that his side couldn't cope with the PSG attack, adding that the better team won on the night.

“It was 0-2, we were fine, we scored a goal within five minutes [of the restart], they scored a goal after five minutes and we could not control.

“The first goal they gave us, they were a little bit knocked out, and in that moment they lifted, but they were better. They were quicker, faster, won the duels, one more man in the middle, and we could not cope with that. They are fast.

“Accept the defeat because the best team won, and we have a last chance at home against Brugge; if we win, we qualify.”