Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to regain form following a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa on Saturday, marking their ninth defeat in 12 matches across all competitions.
Key Match Highlights:
- Aston Villa’s Goals:
- Jhon Duran scored early to give Villa the lead.
- Morgan Rogers doubled the advantage in the 65th minute.
- Phil Foden’s Late Goal: City managed a stoppage-time consolation goal, but it wasn’t enough to alter the outcome.
The result sees Villa leapfrog City into fifth place, while Guardiola faces the worst run of his career as a manager.
Pep Guardiola’s Reaction:
- Despite the disappointing streak, Guardiola remained positive:“Step by step, we have nice personalities in the team, and sooner or later we are going to find it.”
- He congratulated Unai Emery’s Villa, praising their defensive strength and organized pressing.
Struggles of Erling Haaland:
- City’s star striker, Erling Haaland, has netted just once in his last six matches.
- Haaland admitted his performances have been subpar:“I haven’t been doing things good enough. I have to do better.”
- However, he expressed faith in Pep Guardiola’s leadership:“He has won the Premier League six times in seven years. He will find the solutions.”
City’s next fixtures will be crucial as they attempt to recover their confidence and form under Guardiola’s guidance.