Sports Correspondent

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that there are multiple underlying factors contributing to his team’s poor results, beyond just injuries.

City suffered another defeat in the Premier League on Saturday, losing 2-1 to Aston Villa. Guardiola’s side had a difficult start, conceding an early goal from Jhon Duran, and Villa extended their lead in the second half with a goal from Morgan Rogers. Phil Foden’s stoppage-time goal was only a consolation.

The loss saw Manchester City drop to sixth place in the league, now nine points behind leaders Liverpool.

Guardiola reflected on the performance, saying, “Of course, there are more reasons. We concede goals we didn’t concede in the past, and we’re not scoring the goals we used to. Football isn’t about one single reason; there are many small factors at play.”

He continued, “Aston Villa are performing well in both the Champions League and Premier League. It’s a tough place to visit. Last season, we won the Premier League, but we lost here.”

Despite the setbacks, Guardiola expressed confidence in his team, adding, “We must remain positive. I have immense trust in these players. Some have incredible pride and a strong desire to succeed. We need to find a way, step by step, to turn things around.”