Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, is witnessing an unprecedented decline, losing 2-1 to Aston Villa in their latest Premier League clash. This marks their ninth defeat in 12 matches across all competitions, leaving fans and pundits stunned at the fall of one of Europe’s most dominant teams.
City’s Premier League campaign has been particularly alarming, with six losses in their last eight matches. Once untouchable, their bid for a fifth consecutive league title now seems increasingly unattainable. City sits sixth in the league table with 27 points from 17 matches, nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool, despite playing two more games.
At Villa Park, Aston Villa outplayed City from the start. A composed finish by John Duran, following a brilliant assist from Youri Tielemans, gave Villa an early lead. Despite dominating possession, City lacked the sharpness to threaten Villa’s defense.
Villa’s relentless attacks paid off in the second half when Morgan Rogers scored off a John McGinn pass, effectively sealing the game. City’s late consolation goal by Phil Foden failed to mask their glaring struggles.
Guardiola’s men, once synonymous with success, now face the daunting task of salvaging their season from the depths of disappointment.
