Fernandinho’s absence hurting slumping Man City
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — From a 15-match unbeaten start to three losses in 18 days, Manchester City’s title defense in the Premier League has unexpectedly hit a wall. That the slump has coincided with the absence of Fernandinho is surely no coincidence. The defensive midfielder from Brazil has been one of the unsung heroes in […]