(Video) Matty Cash goal condemns Manchester City to surprise Villa loss | OneFootball

Polish defender’s first half goal stuns the champions in Premier League upset

(Video) Matty Cash goal condemns Manchester City to surprise Villa loss

Manchester City suffered surprise 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa at Villa Park in matchweek 9 of the Premier League as the champions inconsistent domestic form continued.

The decisive moment came early. In the 19 minute, Polish defender Matty Cash pounced inside the box to fire home what proved to be the winner for Unai Emery’s side.

Despite City’s efforts to recover, Villa’s defensive discipline and energy frustrated Pep Guardiola’s men throughout the contest.

The result in numbers

League implications

The defeat leaves Manchester City stuck on 16 point dropping to 4th place in the Premier League standings , a blow to their early title ambitions.

Meanwhile Aston Villa climb to seventh with 15 point reaffirming their strong start to the season under Emery.