Aoba Tanaka 
Erling Haaland’s star power dimmed as Manchester City suffered a 1-0 defeat against high-flying Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Despite having two shots within 30 seconds in the 11th minute, Haaland faced a remarkable double save by Villa’s Emiliano Martinez. This proved to be City’s only notable attempt, highlighting their struggles throughout the match. Villa, in contrast, displayed dominance with possession and capitalized on defensive errors, culminating in Leon Bailey’s second-half goal.
The defeat places City in fourth position, trailing six points behind league leaders Arsenal. Haaland’s early impact faded, and he remained largely anonymous, a testament to Villa’s stellar defense.
