Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola saw his team take just two shots against Aston Villa, the lowest number ever recorded by a team under his management.
City were completely overwhelmed by Villa on Wednesday night, losing 1-0 away. The Premier League champions have had just two shots on goal, the lowest number ever recorded by a Guardiola-led side. Villa, in comparison, shot 22 times, the most shots ever recorded by a Guardiola-led team in his career, according to Opta.
City have been in bad shape for several weeks and have not won their last four matches. The defeat against Villa follows draws against Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham, and leaves them six points behind leaders Arsenal. The Citizens are now two points behind fourth-placed Villa, who have overtaken them in the standings.
City’s two shots came within seconds of each other, with Erling Haaland first seeing his shot and then his header saved by Emiliano Martinez. After the 11th minute, the champions failed to test the opposition goalkeeper, and Leon Bailey’s goal proved decisive.
