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Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has offered his insights into the team’s 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
The decisive goal came from Leon Bailey’s deflected strike in the second half.
City’s recent struggles are evident as they have been unable to secure victories in their last four league matches.
Reflecting on the loss at Villa Park, Guardiola acknowledged Aston Villa’s superiority, stating, “Aston Villa outperformed us. We encountered challenges in our processes, especially when they adopted a medium defensive block. Finding opportunities behind their defense became particularly difficult.”
He emphasized the formidable physicality of the opposition, making it tough for City to assert control over various aspects of the game.
The defeat has pushed Guardiola’s side down to fourth place in the league standings, trailing leaders Arsenal by six points, while Aston Villa has climbed to the third position, leapfrogging City in the process.
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