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Maresca's City stumble to first league loss against Villa
Manchester City's unbeaten Premier League run ended in a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday, with defensive lapses proving costly despite the visitors' dominance for large periods of the match.
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BIRMINGHAM — Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League season has been halted following a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa at Villa Park, marking the first league defeat under manager Enzo Maresca.
Despite controlling significant portions of Saturday's encounter, City fell victim to two critical errors that proved decisive in their defeat. The lapses in concentration came at pivotal moments, allowing Villa to capitalise and secure a victory that represented a major upset over the runaway league leaders.
The result ends City's impressive unbeaten run in the Premier League this season. While Maresca's side managed to score once, their defensive shortcomings negated what had otherwise been a commanding performance in terms of possession and attacking play.
The defeat serves as a reminder of the fine margins at work in top-flight football, where even dominant displays can be undone by momentary lapses. City will now look to return to winning ways in their upcoming fixtures as they bid to reclaim momentum in their title defence.