Premier League, Juric officially joins Southampton. City, never-ending crisis: also KO with Aston Villa

Il Manchester City he can't get out of crisis. The team of Pep Guardiola, on the 17th day of Premier League, was defeated yesterday 2-1 at home toAston Villa, who took the opportunity to snatch fifth place in the standings. Unai Emery's players opened the scoring in the 16th minute with Colombian Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers doubled the lead in the 19th minute of the second half. It came too late, in the 48th minute, when Phil Foden scored to make it 2-1. In their last twelve games, in all competitions, City have only won once, against nine defeats and two draws.

Guardiola now also has to deal with the absence of Ruben Dias, a defender who will be out for a few weeks due to injury.

League leaders Liverpool are expected to face Tottenham away today (17.30). Two points further down is Chelsea led by Enzo Maresca, who are expected today (15) to face Everton at home.

Sacked just over a month ago by Roma, Ivan Juric is back on track: the 49-year-old Croatian has been officially hired as the new Southampton manager, replacing Russell Martin. An 18-month contract for Juric, who will be tasked with leading the Saints, now bottom, to safety.