Guardiola looks back in anger

Pep blames lack of ruthless streak for title flop after goals flow against Palace

MANCHESTER, England - Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City is the Premier League's most creative team, but Saturday's 5-0 rout of Crystal Palace left the Spaniard frustrated by his team's wastefulness in front of goal earlier in the season.

City was in prolific form as it thrashed Palace at Etihad Stadium to climb to third place, at least until Liverpool's match against Southampton on Sunday.