Guardiola’s Farewell Match Ends in 1-0 Defeat to Aston Villa

Pep Guardiola’s final game in charge of Manchester City ended in a dramatic 1-0 home loss to Aston Villa. City dominated a sluggish first half and took the lead through Antoine Semenyo’s finish. But Aston Villa rallied strongly after the break under Unai Emery’s guidance. The defeat denied Guardiola, John Stones and Bernardo Silva a perfect send-off at the Etihad. Tearful farewells and emotional scenes stole the spotlight. Despite a season of trophies, familiar second-half lapses cost City victory in a fittingly poignant end to Guardiola’s decade-long reign.

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