Manchester City suffers third consecutive defeat under Enzo Maresca
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Manchester City faced their third straight defeat, losing 2-1 to Nottingham Forest on November 8. Despite dominating possession and chances in each of their recent losses, City has struggled defensively and has not kept a clean sheet in nine matches. Manager Enzo Maresca plans to use the upcoming international break to reassess the team's strategies amid concerns over vulnerabilities in their defense and physicality in midfield. With Premier League matches approaching, City risks losing ground in the title race.
- •City lost 2-1 to Nottingham Forest on November 8.
- •They have not kept a clean sheet in the last nine matches.
- •City has dominated possession but has struggled defensively.
- •Maresca plans to reassess the team over the international break.
- •Upcoming matches could determine City's standing in the league.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City’s weaknesses under Enzo Maresca are being exposed
"After three straight defeats, City’s manager says he will use the international break to reassess. Their problems may go beyond tactics
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