The Independent · October 26, 2026

The hidden problems exposed by Man City’s defeat that could spell disaster

Manchester City's first Premier League defeat to Aston Villa has exposed underlying defensive and tactical vulnerabilities that had been masked by their earlier victories this season.

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The hidden problems exposed by Man City’s defeat that could spell disaster

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