Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City was flustered by Unai Emery’s defense-first Aston Villa on Sunday, falling 1-0 at Villa Park on a Matty Cash volley.

The delightful goal was in contrast to the rest of the contest, which saw Villa packed behind the ball and City unable to locate red-hot Erling Haaland.... at least in goals that could withstand official scrutiny.

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Haaland slid a ball home near the 90th minute but Omar Marmoush was judged to be offside before providing his would-be assist.

The rest of the service toward Haaland was disjointed and plenty of the visitors shots were blocked by brave Villa backs.

City will rue their sharpness on the day.

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