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Frustrated Ruben Dias makes Man City pledge after Aston Villa

Manchester City lost their first Premier League match of the season against Aston Villa at Villa Park…

By Jack Flintham · Manchester Evening News

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 4:30 AM

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Ruben Dias pledged Manchester City will focus on improvements following their first league defeat against Aston Villa.
Aston Villa defeated Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park, with Nicolas Jackson scoring both goals for Villa.
Erling Haaland scored City's only goal of the match, marking his ninth Premier League goal of the season.

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Manchester City captain Ruben Dias pledged that his team will seek improvements following their first Premier League defeat of the season against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Aston Villa won 2-1 after Nicolas Jackson scored twice on transition, while Erling Haaland netted City's lone goal from an Iliman Ndiaye cross.

Speaking to TNT Sports, Dias expressed frustration over conceding two transition goals but praised his teammates for fighting until the end. Looking ahead, Manchester City will face Brighton and Hove Albion in consecutive fixtures across the Carabao Cup and the Premier League.

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