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Man City's leaky defence highlights Donnarumma & Guehi struggles

Manchester City saw their perfect Premier League run halted by a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa. Manager Enzo Maresca faces mounting pressure regarding his defensive unit, which has recorded only a single shutout across their previous six competitive outings.

Concerns are centering on the performances of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and defender Marc Guehi, who have both committed three errors leading to goals since the prior season began. While Maresca acknowledged that both goals conceded were preventable, he noted that his side struggled to be clinical despite creating numerous opportunities.

The loss marks a significant shift in form, as the team has allowed nine goals in their last four matches after conceding only eight times in their opening nine fixtures. Critics have pointed to Donnarumma's struggles with distribution compared to his predecessor Ederson, while James Trafford has been highlighted for his superior sweeping and passing metrics since his move to Leeds.

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