Guardiola’s Man City farewell dampened by defeat to Aston Villa
Pep Guardiola's tenure at Manchester City concluded with a defeat against Aston Villa. Despite taking an early lead, City lost 2-1 as Ollie Watkins scored twice for Villa. The match marked the end of Guardiola's 10-year reign, during which he won 20 trophies.
- ▪Pep Guardiola managed Manchester City for the final time in a match against Aston Villa.
- ▪Ollie Watkins scored both goals for Aston Villa, leading them to a 2-1 victory.
- ▪Antoine Semenyo had initially put City ahead with a goal in the first half.
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