Doku targets improvement for Manchester City after third consecutive defeat

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Doku targets improvement for Manchester City after third consecutive defeat
Summary

Jeremy Doku, 24, commented after Manchester City's 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest on November 8, where he assisted Rayan Cherki's goal. The defeat marked City's third straight loss in the Premier League, making them the first top-flight team since 1904-05 to lose three after winning seven. Doku acknowledged that conceding early put City at a disadvantage and emphasized the need for better performances. Manchester City, now six points behind league leaders Arsenal, aim to regroup during the upcoming international break. Coach Enzo Maresca also noted issues with intensity and duels in the first half, which ultimately cost them the match.

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  • •City has now lost three consecutive matches in the Premier League.
  • •Doku provided an assist but criticized the team’s first-half performance.
  • •Manchester City conceded an early goal for the third straight game.
  • •They are six points behind Arsenal in the league table.
  • •City will look to regroup during the international break.
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Doku, 24, started on the left of City's attack at the City Ground, where the Belgium international's deflected cross teed up Rayan Cherki for a 52nd-minute half-volley that briefly halved the deficit...

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