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The hidden problems exposed by Man City’s defeat that could spell disaster

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The IndependentThe hidden problems exposed by Man City’s defeat that could spell disaster
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Man City suffered a first Premier League defeat of the season against Aston Villa but their previous wins camouflaged some failings that have now been ruthlessly exposed

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