Manchester City and Manchester United in crisis in the Premier League

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Manchester City lost 3-1 to Nottingham Forest and suffered their third straight league defeat. Liam Delap, a former City striker, scored a brace in the match. City, who had won seven straight games to open the season, remain in second place, and the gap to league leaders Arsenal stands at six points. Enzo Maresca, City's manager, admitted the team did not prepare for the intensity the match demanded.

In the match between Manchester United and Aston Villa, United came back from a 4-2 deficit to draw 4-4 in added time. United fell behind 2-0 after four minutes and twice came back from a two-goal deficit, including in the 96th minute. With the draw, the team remains 18th in the table, below the relegation line, and has only one league win this season. Michael Carrick, United's manager, said the goals the team concedes come from individual mistakes, and that he does not intend to resign.

Oliver Glasner celebrated after Forest's win over City and said every player left their heart on the pitch. Ashley Young, a former player, said it is hard to watch United's games. The gap between City and Arsenal is six points, and United are below the relegation line after ten matchdays with just eight points.