Man City lose to Villa amid Donnarumma & Guehi errors — SkimNews
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- Manchester City lost 2-1 to Aston Villa, ending their 100% winning start to the Premier League season and leaving them with just one clean sheet in six games.
- Gianluigi Donnarumma struggled in goal, with former City defender Steph Houghton stating he 'could have done better' for Villa’s second goal, a low shot that squirmed under him.
- Marc Guehi was substituted at halftime after a poor performance, culpable for both Ipswich goals the prior weekend and caught out by John McGinn for Villa’s opening goal.
- Enzo Maresca acknowledged defensive imbalances, rotating Khusanov and Rico Lewis mid-game, and admitted both goals conceded were avoidable despite City dominating possession.
- Nicolas Jackson scored both goals for Aston Villa, ending City’s seven-game winning streak with a decisive performance at Villa Park.
Why it matters: City have conceded nine goals in four matches after a tight start, threatening their title ambitions despite early league position. With Brighton up next in cup and league, Maresca must fix defensive errors quickly—especially from high-profile signings Donnarumma and Guehi—before lapses become systemic.
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