Manchester City’s stunning slump deepened after losing to Aston Villa 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. Goals from Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers at Villa Park consigned the four-time defending champion to a ninth defeat in 12 games in a season that is unravelling.

The 31-year old Brazilian goalkeeper will miss Saturday's fixture due to injury, but Swiss defender Manuel Akanji has returned to the first-team squad.

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