Maresca laments avoidable Villa goals as Man City suffer first defeat
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5-second readCity have now suffered five straight defeats at Villa Park.
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Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City didn’t deserve to lose to Aston Villa after conceding two “absolutely” avoidable goals on Saturday. Nicolas Jackson stole possession following a poor first touch by Marc Guehi, before making a driving run and finishing superby to give the hosts the lead in the seventh minute at Villa Park.
Erling Haaland hit back with an equaliser shortly after the interval, but Jackson put the Villans back in front on the hour mark when he slotted in Ibrahim Mbaye’s cross.
Despite the defeat, City’s first in the Premier League this season, Maresca was pleased with his side’s display, though felt they could have better at the back.
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