Manchester City Falls to Aston Villa 2-1

Manchester City continued their poor run of form, suffering a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, marking their ninth loss in 12 matches across all competitions. Goals from Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers put Villa in control, while Phil Foden's late goal was merely a consolation. This defeat leaves City in sixth place in the Premier League, nine points behind leaders Liverpool, and jeopardizes their Champions League qualification hopes. Manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged the team's struggles, noting the need to return to basics and rebuild confidence. Striker Erling Haaland expressed disappointment in his performance but maintained faith in Guardiola's ability to turn things around. City's current form represents a stark contrast to their previous dominance, raising questions about their future prospects.