AFCON 2025
Manchester City’s challenging run persisted today as they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa at the Villa Park, marking their ninth loss in the past 12 matches across all competitions.
Aston Villa took the lead in the first half when Jhon Durán scored, capitalizing on a well-placed assist from Morgan Rogers, a former Manchester City academy player.
Rogers himself doubled Villa’s advantage in the second half after breaking into the City half, combining with John McGinn before sliding the ball into the far corner.
Manchester City managed to pull one back late in the game through Phil Foden, but it was insufficient to overturn the deficit.
This defeat leaves Manchester City in sixth place in the Premier League standings, a significant drop for the reigning champions.
Manager Pep Guardiola, visibly frustrated during the match, is now facing one of the most challenging periods of his tenure at the club.
Aston Villa’s victory propels them to fifth place in the league, reflecting their strong performances this season under manager Unai Emery.
