Manchester City vs Aston Villa Manchester City vs Aston Villa
Vainqueur: Aston Villa
Mi-temps 1 – 0
Manchester City
4-2-3-1
Pep Guardiola
Mi-temps: 1 – 0
Vainqueur: Aston Villa
Aston Villa
4-2-3-1
Unai Emery
Mis à jour :
Temps plein
1 – 2
Temps plein
1 – 2
Mi-temps
1 – 0
Buteurs
Antoine Semenyo
Matty Cash
Andres Garcia
Ollie Watkins
Rayan Cherki
Antoine Semenyo
Mateo Kovacic
Bernardo Silva
Ollie Watkins
Passe decisive : Ross Barkley
Youri Tielemans
Douglas Luiz
Amadou Onana
Lamare Bogarde
Pau Torres
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef
Jeremy Doku
Tijjani Reijnders
Rayan Ait Nouri
Nathan Ake
Josko Gvardiol
John Stones
Rico Lewis
Home
John McGinn
Ross Barkley
Phil Foden (Refusé)
Assists
BallPossession
Corners
CounterAttacks
Fouls
FreeKicks
GoalAttempts
GoalKicks
Goals
Offsides
RedCards
Saves
ShotsOffTarget
ShotsOnTarget
Substitutions
ThrowsIn
Treatments
YellowCards
Attacks
DangerousAttacks
TotalPasses
Manchester City
4-2-3-1 · Pep Guardiola
Gardien
Défenseurs
Milieux
Attaquants
Banc (9)
Aston Villa
4-2-3-1 · Unai Emery
Gardien
Défenseurs
Milieux
Attaquants
Banc (9)
Blessés (1)
BW Arabia Algérie - Rapport de match Manchester City vs Aston Villa : résultat et analyse tactique
Manchester City avaient laissé filer une occasion importante à l’Etihad Stadium, tandis qu’Aston Villa avaient confirmé une gestion plus lucide des moments clés pour repartir avec une victoire 2-1. Ce résultat avait pesé au-delà des trois points : dans la course finale en Premier League, ces points perdus avaient ajouté de la pression sur les prochaines rencontres, surtout pour un City attendu en position de force et encore plus exposé aux exigences de ses derniers matchs. Pour un public en Algérie, ce type de bascule avait rappelé à quel point la maîtrise des détails restait décisive dans un championnat aussi serré.
Le scénario avait bien commencé pour Manchester City, qui avait ouvert le score à la 23e minute grâce à Antoine Semenyo, dans une première période où les hommes de Pep Guardiola avaient semblé contrôler le rythme et la possession. À la pause, le 1-0 avait donné l’impression que les Citizens avaient installé le match dans le bon sens, mais l’écart n’avait jamais été suffisamment large pour sécuriser la suite. Dans une rencontre disputée en 4-2-3-1 de chaque côté, la marge d’un seul but avait rapidement montré que le moindre déséquilibre pouvait changer l’issue.
La reprise avait, elle, basculé sur les temps forts d’Aston Villa. Ollie Watkins avait égalisé dès la 47e minute, puis il avait signé le but de la victoire à la 61e minute sur une passe de Ross Barkley. Ce doublé avait résumé l’efficacité des Villans dans les zones de vérité : moins de volume offensif que leur adversaire par moments, mais une meilleure exploitation des transitions et des espaces entre les lignes. Unai Emery avait, une nouvelle fois, donné à son équipe une structure plus compacte et des angles de progression plus propres, ce qui avait amélioré la qualité des occasions créées.
Les clés du renversement
Le match avait été influencé par plusieurs ajustements et par six substitutions qui avaient façonné la seconde période. City avait cherché à garder le contrôle par le pressing et la circulation, mais les déséquilibres tactiques à des moments précis avaient été sanctionnés. Guardiola avait dû composer avec des transitions moins bien maîtrisées que d’habitude, et Villa avait parfaitement senti quand accélérer. Dans ce type de rencontre, la gestion des distances entre les lignes et le timing des remplacements avaient souvent pesé autant que la qualité technique pure.
- Manchester City avaient eu l’initiative, mais sans convertir suffisamment leur domination en occasions franches durables.
- Aston Villa avaient optimisé leur spacing et leurs courses dans le dos de la ligne défensive pour créer des situations plus nettes.
- Ollie Watkins avait été le grand artisan du succès avec un doublé aux 47e et 61e minutes.
- Ross Barkley avait délivré la passe décisive sur le second but, un détail qui avait illustré la justesse du plan de Villa.
- Le score de 2-1 avait souligné un écart très fin, décidé par l’efficacité et la gestion des moments clés.
- Le carton jaune unique côté City avait également rappelé une rencontre globalement contenue, mais tendue dans les séquences de transition.
Lecture tactique et jugement mesuré
Le bilan avait été contrasté pour Pep Guardiola. Son équipe avait, par séquences, bien installé la possession et la progression haute, mais elle avait été punie dès que l’équilibre du bloc s’était relâché. À l’inverse, Unai Emery avait signé un travail très propre dans la préparation du match : Aston Villa n’avait pas seulement attendu, ils avaient su orienter les sorties de balle, choisir les bons couloirs et transformer les demi-occasions en vraies chances de but. Cette différence de précision avait, au final, fait la décision.
Pour Manchester City, ce revers avait ressemblé à une opportunité manquée plus qu’à un effondrement. Les champions dans leur intention avaient existé, mais ils n’avaient pas su tuer la rencontre au bon moment. Pour Aston Villa, ce succès avait confirmé une équipe capable de rester disciplinée, de défendre sans paniquer et de frapper avec netteté quand le match s’ouvrait. Dans une fin de saison sous tension, ce genre de victoire avait souvent une portée psychologique forte.
- City avaient montré du volume, mais Villa avaient affiché une meilleure qualité dans les phases décisives.
- Le 1-2 avait mis en évidence l’importance de la finition et de la gestion du tempo après l’égalisation.
- Le plan d’Emery avait mieux valorisé les espaces, tandis que celui de Guardiola avait souffert dans les transitions défensives.
- Avec 2 buts inscrits en seconde période, Villa avaient renversé la dynamique au meilleur moment.
La suite avait maintenant demandé à Manchester City une réponse rapide, car ces points perdus avaient renforcé la pression sur les prochaines sorties, tandis qu’Aston Villa avaient validé une victoire de caractère dans un contexte de déplacement exigeant. Pour continuer à suivre l’actualité football et les analyses du jour, rendez-vous sur Voir les dernières cotes et offres.
BW Arabia Algérie - Manchester City vs Aston Villa : aperçu du match, pronostic et analyse tactique
À l’Etihad Stadium, Manchester City et Aston Villa devront aborder ce rendez-vous comme un vrai test de caractère : la pression ne viendra pas seulement du score, mais de la manière dont chaque équipe saura gérer les moments faibles, les transitions et la discipline tactique. Dans une rencontre prévue à 15:00 UTC le 24 mai 2026, l’enjeu sera clair : conserver l’élan, rester lucide sous pression et éviter qu’un détail ne fasse basculer la dynamique.
Manchester City partira probablement avec le statut de favori, ce qui imposera une attente immédiate : prendre le contrôle, créer des occasions et installer une possession utile plutôt que stérile. Pour Pep Guardiola, la lecture du match passera surtout par deux axes sensibles : l’équilibre du pressing et l’organisation de la rest-defense. Si les lignes se projettent trop haut sans protection suffisante derrière le ballon, Aston Villa pourrait trouver des sorties rapides dans le dos du premier rideau.
De son côté, Unai Emery devra sans doute préparer Aston Villa à un match de patience, avec une structure compacte en 4-2-3-1 pour couper les angles de passe et contenir les séquences de possession adverse. Dans un contexte de pression continue, les Villans auront intérêt à rester proches de leurs repères collectifs, à fermer l’axe et à garder des solutions propres en transition offensive. Le timing des changements pourrait devenir central si le score reste ouvert après la première heure.
Une bataille de discipline plus que de fantaisie
Le scénario le plus logique verrait City monopoliser le ballon et chercher à accélérer par les demi-espaces, tandis qu’Aston Villa tenterait de survivre aux temps forts avant de punir les déséquilibres. Le pressing de Manchester City devra être coordonné, car une récupération haute sans couverture efficace offrirait des portes de sortie très intéressantes à l’adversaire. À l’inverse, si Aston Villa résiste bien aux premières vagues, la pression pourrait progressivement se déplacer sur le favori.
- Manchester City devrait viser une création d’occasions précoce pour imposer son rythme et éviter un match d’attente.
- Pep Guardiola sera observé sur la qualité de son pressing et sur la gestion des espaces laissés derrière la première ligne.
- Unai Emery pourrait s’appuyer sur la structure du 4-2-3-1 pour verrouiller l’axe et ralentir les transitions adverses.
- Les phases arrêtées pourraient peser lourd si les espaces se referment dans le jeu ouvert.
- Le coaching après l’heure de jeu pourrait devenir un facteur décisif si l’intensité baisse ou si le score reste serré.
Dans ce type d’affiche, la pression émotionnelle comptera autant que l’organisation collective. Manchester City cherchera à transformer son statut en maîtrise, mais ce genre de rencontre exige aussi une vigilance constante dans la protection du but et dans la qualité de la première passe après récupération. Aston Villa, lui, voudra probablement rendre chaque transition plus dangereuse afin de faire douter l’équipe favorite.
Pour le public d’Algérie, ce match gardera un intérêt particulier à cause du contexte de haut niveau en Premier League : il s’agira d’observer comment un favori gère l’exigence à domicile quand la marge d’erreur est faible. Une soirée de ce calibre peut parfois se jouer sur une séquence de pressing, un bloc compact, ou un simple ajustement au bon moment. Les deux coaches auront donc intérêt à privilégier la justesse plutôt que l’excès.
Ce que le match pourrait raconter
- Si City impose vite sa possession, Villa devra accepter de défendre longtemps sans se désunir.
- Si le rythme reste contenu, le match pourrait se tendre et valoriser les détails tactiques.
- Si l’équilibre défensif de City se fragilise, Aston Villa aura des opportunités en contre.
- Si l’intensité tient jusqu’au dernier quart d’heure, les choix du banc pourraient orienter le résultat.
Au final, Manchester City vs Aston Villa ressemblera à une épreuve de solidité mentale et de discipline tactique, avec un vrai enjeu de momentum pour la suite. Rien ne devrait être simple dans ce test où la concentration, la gestion des transitions et l’efficacité sur les temps faibles feront la différence. Découvrez plus d’analyses et d’offres sur Voir les dernières cotes et offres.
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Ball possession: Manchester City: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
After a great second half, Aston Villa materializes a comeback and walks out of the game with the win!
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
Phil Foden from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
Phil Foden fouls Emiliano Buendia
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Amadou Onana relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nico Gonzalez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Emiliano Buendia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
A shot by Mateo Kovacic is blocked
Tyrone Mings successfully blocks the shot
John McGinn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rayan Ait Nouri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
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Josko Gvardiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
A shot by Jeremy Doku is blocked
Leon Bailey successfully blocks the shot
Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nico Gonzalez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Youri Tielemans shoots from outside the box, but James Trafford has it under control
Youri Tielemans tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of James Trafford
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Josko Gvardiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
The game is restarted
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Josko Gvardiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Manchester City is revoked due to offside.
Phil Foden from Manchester City is ruled offside
The fourth official shows there are 10 minute(s) of time to be added
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Ian Maatsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Manchester City.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 50%, Aston Villa: 50%.
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Leon Bailey from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rayan Ait Nouri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Amadou Onana relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
G O O O O A A A L! Manchester City score! Phil Foden is on the scoresheet.
Mateo Kovacic provided the assist for the goal.
Jeremy Doku made the key pass for the goal!
With that goal, Manchester City equalised. Game on!
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
A chance presents itself to Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
Goal kick for Manchester City
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Jeremy Doku makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mateo Kovacic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
John McGinn shoots from outside the box, but James Trafford has it under control
John McGinn tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of James Trafford
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Jeremy Doku fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Ross Barkley is leaving the field to be replaced by John McGinn in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 50%, Aston Villa: 50%.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
The cross by Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Pau Torres from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
Pau Torres goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Pau Torres but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Pau Torres finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Goal kick for Manchester City
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Emiliano Buendia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rico Lewis from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Emiliano Buendia
Rico Lewis pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked
Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ruben Dias is penalised for pushing Ollie Watkins
Amadou Onana relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester City: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Mateo Kovacic from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rayan Ait Nouri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
John Stones is leaving the field to be replaced by Josko Gvardiol in a tactical substitution.
Tijjani Reijnders is leaving the field to be replaced by Jeremy Doku in a tactical substitution.
Nathan Ake is leaving the field to be replaced by Rayan Ait Nouri in a tactical substitution.
John Stones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Emiliano Buendia creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
POST! So nearly a goal by Leon Bailey but his finish hits the post!
Youri Tielemans swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
A shot by Ollie Watkins is blocked
Nathan Ake successfully blocks the shot
John Stones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester City: 55%, Aston Villa: 45%.
Leon Bailey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Leon Bailey swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
James Trafford from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ian Maatsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
John Stones from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Douglas Luiz is leaving the field to be replaced by Youri Tielemans in a tactical substitution.
Lamare Bogarde is leaving the field to be replaced by Amadou Onana in a tactical substitution.
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef is leaving the field to be replaced by Pau Torres in a tactical substitution.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nathan Ake from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The game is restarted
Ollie Watkins wins an air challenge against John Stones
Tijjani Reijnders relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Rayan Cherki fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Aston Villa
The match resumes with a drop ball
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Emiliano Buendia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathan Ake relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nico Gonzalez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 52%, Aston Villa: 48%.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
GOAL! After a review of the situation, the referee changed the initial decision and awards a goal for Aston Villa!
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Aston Villa.
Nathan Ake relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Tijjani Reijnders from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the left.
Leon Bailey from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins scores with the right foot!
Ross Barkley provided the assist for the goal.
Lamare Bogarde made the key pass for the goal!
A fantastic individual effort by Ollie Watkins!
Ross Barkley creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Ball possession: Manchester City: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
Tijjani Reijnders fouls Lamare Bogarde
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Bernardo Silva is leaving the field to be replaced by Mateo Kovacic in a tactical substitution.
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Antoine Semenyo is leaving the field to be replaced by Rayan Cherki in a tactical substitution.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Obstruction as Nico Gonzalez cuts off the run of Douglas Luiz. A free-kick is awarded.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
A shot by Ian Maatsen is blocked
Bernardo Silva successfully blocks the shot
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Good effort by Emiliano Buendia as he directs a shot on target, but James Trafford saves it
Rico Lewis makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Manchester City: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Ruben Dias from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance
Savinho from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lamare Bogarde
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nico Gonzalez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City concedes a foul on Ross Barkley but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ruben Dias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Emiliano Buendia goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
Goal kick for Manchester City
Bernardo Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Nathan Ake from Manchester City trips Leon Bailey
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
John Stones from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 55%, Aston Villa: 45%.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Leon Bailey from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
Leon Bailey goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Leon Bailey but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Leon Bailey finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Goal kick for Manchester City
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Ross Barkley makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Aston Villa.
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Aston Villa stands.
Leon Bailey swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
John Stones from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
GOAL! It's an easy finish as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa taps the ball into an open goal with the left foot!
John Stones with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
With that goal, Aston Villa equalised. Game on!
The second half is underway
Andres Garcia is leaving the field to be replaced by Matty Cash in a tactical substitution.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Nathan Ake from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ruben Dias from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Manchester City
Ball possession: Manchester City: 57%, Aston Villa: 43%.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
The only goal scored by Manchester City gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
Leon Bailey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Andres Garcia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Antoine Semenyo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Manchester City start a counter attack
Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Manchester City: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
Aston Villa start a counter attack
John Stones from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ross Barkley relieves the pressure with a clearance
Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rico Lewis
Andres Garcia successfully blocks the shot
Tijjani Reijnders swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Andres Garcia from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Nathan Ake is blocked
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Good effort by Tijjani Reijnders as he directs a shot on target, but Marco Bizot saves it
Marco Bizot makes a crucial save!
Phil Foden from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
Antoine Semenyo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathan Ake makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Ball possession: Manchester City: 63%, Aston Villa: 37%.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Tijjani Reijnders swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Nico Gonzalez is blocked
Ollie Watkins successfully blocks the shot
Lamare Bogarde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bernardo Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
Andres Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Andres Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Savinho from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
Savinho goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Savinho but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Savinho finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
John Stones wins an air challenge against Ross Barkley
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Andres Garcia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tijjani Reijnders fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Leon Bailey from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Savinho
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Leon Bailey relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ruben Dias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
John Stones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
John Stones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Andres Garcia from Aston Villa trips Savinho
Ball possession: Manchester City: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Marco Bizot from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Rico Lewis is blocked
Douglas Luiz successfully blocks the shot
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bernardo Silva makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Rico Lewis creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
A shot by Savinho is blocked
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Andres Garcia successfully blocks the shot
Andres Garcia could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Phil Foden swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Marco Bizot from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Nico Gonzalez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathan Ake wins an air challenge against Leon Bailey
Bernardo Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
The game is restarted
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 58%, Aston Villa: 42%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Leon Bailey relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tijjani Reijnders swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Andres Garcia from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
G O O O A A A L - Antoine Semenyo volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right foot.
Manchester City managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa trips Rico Lewis
Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nico Gonzalez wins an air challenge against Douglas Luiz
Tijjani Reijnders fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Aston Villa
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Andres Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tijjani Reijnders swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Manchester City.
John Stones wins an air challenge against Ollie Watkins
Goal kick for Aston Villa
John Stones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Bernardo Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
John Stones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Manchester City: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Emiliano Buendia
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Bernardo Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Savinho creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Good effort by Bernardo Silva as he directs a shot on target, but Marco Bizot saves it
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Emiliano Buendia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 49%, Aston Villa: 51%.
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Savinho creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Tijjani Reijnders from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
Tijjani Reijnders goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Tijjani Reijnders but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Tijjani Reijnders finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Manchester City
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ian Maatsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Manchester City: 76%, Aston Villa: 24%.
Phil Foden swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Savinho from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
Savinho goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Savinho but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Savinho finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Rico Lewis relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Marco Bizot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Savinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Leon Bailey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee starts the match
Manchester City kick-off, and the game is underway.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Lamare Bogarde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Manchester City
Welcome to Etihad Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Etihad Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Etihad Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Etihad Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Etihad Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Etihad Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
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Aston Villa