Manchester City was dominated by Aston Villa on Wednesday (6). They lost 1-0 and ended the game at Villa Park with just two shots. This is the worst performance for a team led by coach Pep Guardiola, in European leagues.
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As if that weren’t enough, Aston Villa recorded 22 shots against City, the most shots an opponent has taken on Guardiola’s team in the coach’s 535 national championship games.
“It is my task to react to this situation because for many years we have found ways to win. Sometimes by playing well, sometimes not, and now we are suffering. We have to change the dynamics as quickly as possible,” Guardiola said at the post-match press conference. game.
As a result, Aston Villa had 22 shots against Manchester City, seven of which were on target. Haaland and company’s team only registered two shots, both on target, according to Premier League statistics.
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The Birmingham side stole the ball in the final attacking third 13 times in that match, more than any other against Guardiola’s City in Premier League history.
“The best team won. Aston Villa were better than us. We had difficulties attacking, especially when they defended in a medium block. They are very organized, fast, and physically strong. They controlled many aspects. We couldn’t do it,” said Pep.
Furthermore, this was Manchester City’s fourth consecutive game without a win in the English Championship. Before the defeat to Aston Villa, the team drew with Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham. As a result, they fell to fourth place in the league table, six points behind leaders Arsenal.
