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Manchester Metropolis discovered themselves behind as soon as once more at Villa Park this afternoon as Jhon Duran heaped extra distress on Pep Guardiola’s struggling facet.
The Colombia striker, named forward of Ollie Watkins within the beginning XI, slotted house after 16 minutes, changing Morgan Rogers’ cross in a frenetic opening.
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The purpose was lengthy overdue with Villa coming shut twice earlier than the purpose. First Duran discovered himself within the clear after simply 19 seconds however noticed his shot saved by Stefan Ortega. From the ensuing nook, the German produced a superb save to maintain out Pau Torres’ header with the ball simply failing to cross the road.
Regardless of Jack Grealish’s finest efforts towards his former membership, Metropolis created little within the opening 35 minutes. Their finest effort fell to Phil Foden however his shot was saved out by Emiliano Martinez within the Villa purpose.
Metropolis got here into the competition with only one win from their final 11 video games
