Manchester City defender Gael Clichy has said his side's lack of persistence cost them the opportunity to wthhold the Premier League title this season. Neighbors Manchester United clinched a runaway success with victory against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Monday to recover the crown from Roberto Mancini's men, who're 16 factors behind in second place. Nevertheless, Clichy informed Le Parisien that City's recent victories over United in the category and Chelsea in the FA Cup showed they only had themselves at fault for concluding behind their rivals. "Against Manchester United and Chelsea, we got in to the Manchester City of last year," Clichy said. "When we play like that, no one can cause us problems. "If Manchester United won the concept it's perhaps not because they're better than us, but because of the reliability. "They won fits without playing well. Points have been dropped by us stupidly. General, we have lacked the desire and thoroughness to hurt opponents." Clichy said he was keen to win back his position in the national team from United rival Patrice Evra, who has made the left-back spot his own since Didier Deschamps prevailed Laurent Blanc as instructor in the summer. "I respect the coach's choice," Clichy added. "Today there's a structure, but my chance is deserved by me. I earned a starting function for Euro 2012 and, when Deschamps took over from Blanc, I expected an alternative situation. "I don't obtain the impression I have had the chance to show I am No.1. I would understand, if it hadn't been deserved by me. I'm going to challenge to have my position back. I've never had a straightforward time of things in the national team, but I have never given up." Media speculation has joined Clichy with a to club football in his native state, as well as moves elsewhere in Europe, but the Toulouse-born player has couple of years left on his City offer and really wants to stay. "I am happy here," Clichy said. "If the team arrive at speak with me, I had prefer to extend my contract and stay here longer. City are going to play a respected role for years in the future. Playing at this club means I have reached a certain degree. "I have acquired in experience and maturity. I have discover what I will do, especially defensively. I've had the oppertunity to stamp out the small mistakes that I used to make sometimes."
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