Fans lay into Man City after Pep Guardiola's side suffer more defeats than Man United

Premier League giants Manchester City suffered a reversal in fortunes at St Mary's as y ended up on losing side on Sunday. While this was first time Pep Guardiola's side have lost three successive away games in league - a first for manr himself - defeat on south coast also means that Man City have suffered more defeats than ir city rivals, Manchester United this campaign. This was Man City's ninth defeat in league, one more than Red Devils, who are unbeaten in 2020.  

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Man City vs Man United stats: Pep Guardiola's ninth defeat this season

Che Adams netted only goal of game from halfway line, with Ederson Moraes caught off-guard in 16th minute. Although Man City had control over ir rivals for majority of game, managing more shots on target even, Pep Guardiola's side failed to capitalise on ir chances. Fernandinho hit post during a pressure build upon ir opponents, followed by a brilliant header from David Silva, that was saved well by Alex McCarthy. 

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Fans troll Man City

Man City vs Man United stats: Man United have lost fewer games than Man City this campaign

defeat took Man City's loss tally to nine games this season. On or hand, Man United have lost eight games in competition this season. However, Pep Guardiola's men have an 11-point lead over Red Devils. Interestingly, Man United emerged triumphant against Man City, both home and away this term, defeating ir arch-rivals 2-1 and 2-0 respectively. 

While defeat for Man City against Southampton came as somewhat of a shock, especially after demolishing champions last week, Man United battered Bournemouth last Saturday. January signing Bru Fernandes was man of night, bagging a goal and two assists at Old Trafford to win game 5-2. Red Devils have lost eight games this season, including defeats against likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and, incidentally, Bournemouth. 

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Premier League table: Man United face uphill task to break into top four 

Five matchday fixtures are yet to be played in Premier League. Man City have sealed ir spot for Champions League next season unless Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) upholds UEFA's decision to impose a two-season ban on  Premier League giants for breach of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. Man United still have a daunting task, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side occupying fifth spot on Premier League table.

Man United placed fifth on Premier League table 

Man United have won 55 points this season, while Frank Lampard's Chelsea have mand to stay put in top four although shakily, with 57 points to ir credit. While Man United will travel to Villa Park to face Aston Villa on Thursday (Friday according to IST), Man City will take on Newcastle United on Tuesday. Wolves are also in contention for a place in Europe next season. 

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