Manchester City saw their unbeaten streak stopped at five as Matty Cash's terrific volley and Unai Emery's brave defense outlasted the visitors in a 1-0 win for Aston Villa at Villa Park.

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Pep Guardiola's Manchester City were flustered by Unai Emery's defense-first Aston Villa on Sunday, falling 1-0 at Villa Park on a Matty Cash volley.

Pep Guardiola’s side tasted defeat for the first time since August with Matty Cash’s goal in the 1-0 loss the difference between the sides at Villa Park. The Blues started brightly with Tijjani Reijnders coming close with a vicious, dipping effort from the edge of the area.

Manchester City have gone down to a 1-nil defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park today. A 19th minute strike from Matty Cash was enough for Unai

Manchester City’s momentum has been stalled. A run of three consecutive Premier League wins had thrust Pep Guardiola’s side back into the thick of the title race but a limp 1-0 defeat at a stadium which is becoming City’s graveyard checked that optimism.

Manchester City can see the path to a Premier League title, and they may be surprised to see that it involves chasing down Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.

Two of the Premier League’s most in-form sides clash on Sunday as Aston Villa host Manchester City at Villa Park. Unai Emery’s Villa are seeking a fourth consecutive league victory after a