Manchester City Drop to Fourth in Premier League Standings After Aston Villa Draw

• Aston Villa versus Manchester City ended in a 1-0 defeat for the Premier League champions
• Leon Bailey scored the only goal of the match in the second half to condemn City to a defeat
• City have not won any of their last four Premier League fixtures, with three ending in draws

Manchester City have dropped to fourth in the Premier League table following their latest setback at the hands of Aston Villa.

The reigning English champions have endured a frustrating run in the domestic scene in recent weeks that has seen them drop points in four consecutive games.

City drew 4-4 against Chelsea in November before following up the result with another draw against Liverpool.

Their attempt to return to winning ways against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend hit another snag, with Pep Guardiola's charges recording another frustrating draw at home.

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The Citizens were keen to arrest their poor form when they faced Aston Villa on Wednesday night, only to record a defeat at Villa Park.

According to Goal, Leon Bailey's second-half goal was the only difference in the top flight tie as the hosts triumphed over their visitors.

Man City drop to fourth in EPL

BR Football reports that City's latest setback saw them drop to fourth in the Premier League standings with 30 points.

They are currently trailing leaders, Arsenal by six points, with the Gunners cementing their place at the top following their 4-3 hard-fought win over Luton Town on Tuesday night.

Liverpool are placed second on the log with 34 points after they stunned Sheffield United 2-0 in their own outing.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa climbed to third at the expense of City, following their slim win over the reigning champions.

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Sports Brief also previously reported on Guardiola sending Manchester City fans a heartfelt plea following their draw versus Tottenham Hotspur.

He reminded the fans of all they have won before, including the historic treble last term, urging them to stick with the team through thick and thin.

"We won a lot, and in the future understand this is an exception. It’s not normal to win the treble, five Premier Leagues in six years," he said.