“One of the Worst Games”- Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City Were ‘Lucky’ Not To Concede 4 Goals Against Aston Villa, Asserts Club Legend

The disadvantage of being the best team in recent times is hitting Manchester City. The team yesterday suffered a loss against Aston Villa and has been facing much criticism lately. Although the defeat was by a thin margin, a legend of City called out Pep Guardiola’s team for its below-par performance.

It looks like even Guardiola has understood the situation and acknowledged the struggle. The club has faced quite a few challenges this year. Apart from a few key players leaving the club, it has also been under pressure from stiff competition. However, that cannot hide them from the experts, who always have an eye for detail.

Manchester City bashed for a poor display against Aston Villa

Despite the previous results, the Sky Blues were considered favorites in the game. But the reigning European champs looked out of sorts with their gameplay. The inaccuracies and lack of push frustrated their supporters. One of their former players, Gael Clichy, was upset with their lack of flow. According to BBC, he said, “City played one of the worst games we’ve seen from them. There was no fluidity; they were lucky not to concede two, maybe three, or four.”

Even Aston Villa went into the game after a surprising draw against 15th-placed Bournemouth. But the hosts were found too hot for the league champions, as they finished the game with 22 attempts and seven on target. Unai Emery’s team had the chance to add more after Doulas Luiz missed two chances, one saved in front of the post and the other hitting the bar.

Villa eventually finished 1-0, but it could have been worse if not for Ederson coming to the rescue with crucial saves. City was criticized earlier for its defensive weak links after the game against Tottenham Hotspurs. The team could not finish with a win, as Spurs were allowed to come back into the game many times.

Pep Guardiola expects a comeback from the team despite struggles

The former FC Barcelona coach expects to find a solution. The team has not won its last four fixtures in the league, leaving a huge dent in their title defense. No wonder the coach is worried about their midfield, which seemed to dip this season. Regarding his observations, Pep Guardiola stated, “In the final third, the quality of the pass and the movement, we didn’t find it all game.”

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After the departure of players like Riyad Mahrez and Ilkay Gundogan, the team lost Kevin De Bruyne to a hamstring injury. One of their key players, Rodri, also missed four games, which proved costly to the European club champions. However, the gap seems to widen in the league, which the treble winners need to revive ASAP.

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