Pep Guardiola admits he let an ‘exceptional’ player leave Manchester City when he sanctioned Morgan Rogers’ exit from the Etihad Stadium. Rogers joined Man City at the age of 17 but never made an appearance for the senior team before being sold to Middlesbrough in 2023.

Premier League giants Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in a league clash played on Tuesday nightGoals from Bernardo Silva and Jérémy Doku were enough for manager Pep Guardiola to silence Unai Emery and his men at the Etihad StadiumThe victory saw the Citizens climb to third place in the league standings with 61 points,

It was a night - and particularly a second half - when City's fans responded to Pep Guardiola's demands. The decibel level rose as the key moment of the season came into view, and the rewards were glorious. Another campaign in the Champions League is now within touching distance.