London, Dec 21 (AP) Manchester City's stunning slump continued Saturday with a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Goals from Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers at Villa Park consigned the four-time defending champion to nine defeats and just one win in 12 games.

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Phil Foden pulled a goal back for City in stoppage time, but it wasn't enough.

City dropped to sixth in the standings — nine points below leader Liverpool, having played two games more.

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Villa climbed to fifth. (AP) UNG 7/21/2024

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