EPL: Aston Villa beat Man City 2-1 as Pep Guardiola’s problems continue.

Aston Villa condemned Manchester City to a sixth defeat in eight Premier League games with a 2-1 win over the reigning champions at Villa Park.

Jhon Duran stroked Villa in front early in the game, capitalising on a tentative start by Pep Guardiola’s side before Morgan Rogers deservedly doubled the advantage midway through the second half. The scorers seemed to symbolise the speed and strength City lacked.

Phil Foden pulled one goal back in stoppage time but even that could not mask how poor City were. The victory lifts Unai Emery’s side above them into fifth in the Premier League table, leaving Guardiola’s side down in sixth and still wondering if and when this slump will end.