Roberto Mancini has taken full responsibility for Manchester City's defeat at Goodison Park by admitting he did not have enough respect for Everton.
City travelled to Merseyside looking to improve on their dismal record at Goodison Park- they have lost 13 of their last 14 league games at the ground - but once again it proved to be Everton's night as former Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson did his old club a favour by netting the only goal of the game.
The result helped United draw level with City at the top of the Premier League table and Mancini admits he underestimated Everton, which ultimately meant his side were unprepared for the challenge.
"I didn't prepare well for this game. I thought it was maybe easier. I know here it is never easy, never," Mancini said.
"I acknowledge my mistake. It is important for me to know this because, like this, I can't do the same mistakes in the next game.
"The players put everything on the pitch but I made some mistakes during the last three days preparing for this game.
"We played well against Tottenham, we won the last three games in the Premier League.
"I thought Everton were without three or four important players, and maybe we did these mistakes. It can happen."
Only goal difference separates the two Manchester clubs but Mancini insists there is no need to panic by the defeat.
"This is not important. We are on the top again. We have 15 games. It is important next Saturday we win the game at home. We have time," Mancini added.