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Lee Vowell of Man City Square criticizes Manchester City following their 3-1 Premier League defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. After winning their opening seven league games of the season, City have now lost three consecutive matches under manager Enzo Maresca.
The writer argues that Maresca appears lost in finding a cohesive starting lineup amid goal struggles beyond Erling Haaland. Vowell also suggests the club faces an uncertain future given off-pitch issues and a disjointed playing style.
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