Manchester City's struggles continued as they were defeated 2-1 by Aston Villa in the Premier League, marking their ninth loss in 12 games this season. Goals from Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers secured the victory for Villa, while Phil Foden's late goal for City was not enough to stage a comeback.
The defeat pushed City down to sixth place in the standings, trailing leader Liverpool by nine points with two more games played. Villa, on the other hand, climbed to fifth position after the win.
Nottingham Forest made a statement by ending Brentford's unbeaten home record with a 2-0 victory, propelling them to third place in the league. Newcastle also had a convincing 4-0 win over Ipswich, with Alexander Isak scoring a hat trick in the match.
City's manager, Pep Guardiola, acknowledged the team's poor form and expressed the need to work harder to turn things around. Guardiola's side has struggled to secure wins, with their latest defeat highlighting their difficulties in both home and away games.
Despite City's recent setbacks, Guardiola remains determined to find solutions and guide his team back to winning ways. The team's focus now shifts to securing a place in the top four and qualifying for the Champions League, as their title defense appears increasingly challenging.
Meanwhile, Forest's unexpected rise in the league has been a standout story of the season, with the team now in contention for a Champions League spot. Their impressive away victories against top teams have solidified their position among the league's elite.
In other matches, West Ham and Brighton played out a 1-1 draw, while Isak's stellar performance led Newcastle to a dominant win over Ipswich.
As the Premier League season unfolds, the race for the top positions intensifies, with surprises and upsets shaping the competition.
