"The sight of Erling Haaland gingerly hobbling away after having a late equaliser ruled out at Villa Park on Sunday summed up his and Manchester City's disappointing afternoon. The Norway frontman has been in prolific form this season with 24 goals for club and country approaching the end of October, but his 12-game scoring streak and City's nine-match unbeaten run ground to halt with a stumble in the Midlands."
"Today it is difficult because they defended really well. We were there, we were close. In the games we won we were not so productive. It is a Champions League team, unfortunately for them they are not there, but they are a top top team for many years and will compete very well. They are in a good way. In general, I don't have many complaints. Little details but in general good."
Erling Haaland limped off after a late equaliser was ruled out, encapsulating Manchester City's disappointing outing at Villa Park. Haaland entered the game in prolific form with 24 goals for club and country, but his 12-game scoring streak and City's nine-match unbeaten run ended as Villa secured victory through Matty Cash's well-struck first-half goal. Pep Guardiola said the team struggled to score and needed to improve, praising Villa's defence and long-term quality. City's reliance on Haaland remains stark, with no teammate matching his goal tally and few attacking players contributing on the day.
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