BW Arabia Algérie - Manchester City vs Aston Villa: Premier League Round 38
MCVainqueur: Aston Villa
AVMi-temps 1 – 0
Manchester City
4-2-3-1
MCMi-temps: 1 – 0
Vainqueur: Aston Villa
AVAston Villa
4-2-3-1
Mis à jour :
Temps plein
1 – 2
Temps plein
1 – 2
Mi-temps
1 – 0
Buteurs
Phil Foden (Refusé)
In: John McGinn
Out: Ross Barkley
Rico Lewis
Home
In: Josko Gvardiol
Out: John Stones
In: Jeremy Doku
Out: Tijjani Reijnders
In: Rayan Ait Nouri
Out: Nathan Ake
In: Youri Tielemans
Out: Douglas Luiz
In: Amadou Onana
Out: Lamare Bogarde
In: Pau Torres
Out: Victor Nilsson Lindeloef
Ollie Watkins
Passe decisive : Ross Barkley
In: Mateo Kovacic
Out: Bernardo Silva
In: Rayan Cherki
Out: Antoine Semenyo
Ollie Watkins
In: Matty Cash
Out: Andres Garcia
Antoine Semenyo
Le plus recent a droite
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
Gardien
Défenseurs
Milieux
Attaquants
Unknown
Aston Villa
4-2-3-1
Gardien
Défenseurs
Milieux
Attaquants
Unknown
BW Arabia Algérie - Rapport de match Manchester City vs Aston Villa : résultat et analyse tactique
Manchester City reçoit Aston Villa au Etihad Stadium pour la journée 38 de Premier League en Algérie.
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 Misez 10$, recevez 30$.
BW Arabia Algérie - Manchester City vs Aston Villa : aperçu du match, pronostic et analyse tactique
Manchester City reçoit Aston Villa au Etihad Stadium pour la journée 38 de Premier League en Algérie.
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 Misez 10$, recevez 30$.
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À quelle heure est le coup d’envoi en Algérie ?
Le coup d’envoi est prévu à 15:00 UTC en Algérie.
Où regarder le match en Algérie ?
Local broadcast partners for Algeria have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Algeria broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Y a-t-il des blessés ou suspendus ?
Aucun joueur n’est signalé dans les listes de blessures ou de suspensions pour Manchester City et Aston Villa.
Quel est le bilan des confrontations directes ?
Sur les 8 derniers face-à-face, Manchester City compte 3 victoires, 1 nul et Aston Villa 4 victoires.
Quelle compétition et quelle journée ?
Il s’agit de la Premier League, journée 38, au Etihad Stadium, en Angleterre.
Home · But
In: Matty Cash
Out: Andres Garcia
Aston Villa · Remplacement
Away · But
In: Rayan Cherki
Out: Antoine Semenyo
Manchester City · Remplacement
In: Mateo Kovacic
Out: Bernardo Silva
Manchester City · Remplacement
Away · But
In: Youri Tielemans
Out: Douglas Luiz
Aston Villa · Remplacement
In: Amadou Onana
Out: Lamare Bogarde
Aston Villa · Remplacement
In: Pau Torres
Out: Victor Nilsson Lindeloef
Aston Villa · Remplacement
In: Jeremy Doku
Out: Tijjani Reijnders
Manchester City · Remplacement
In: Rayan Ait Nouri
Out: Nathan Ake
Manchester City · Remplacement
In: Josko Gvardiol
Out: John Stones
Manchester City · Remplacement
Home · Carton jaune
In: John McGinn
Out: Ross Barkley
Aston Villa · Remplacement
Home · But
After a great second half, Aston Villa materializes a comeback and walks out of the game with the win!
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Manchester City: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
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Phil Foden fouls Emiliano Buendia
Ball possession: Manchester City: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
Phil Foden from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rayan Ait Nouri relieves the pressure with a clearance
John McGinn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tyrone Mings successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mateo Kovacic is blocked
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Emiliano Buendia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nico Gonzalez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Amadou Onana relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
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Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Josko Gvardiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nico Gonzalez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
Leon Bailey successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jeremy Doku is blocked
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
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
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Josko Gvardiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Josko Gvardiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside
Ian Maatsen 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
The fourth official shows there are 10 minute(s) of time to be added
Phil Foden from Manchester City is ruled offside
NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Manchester City is revoked due to offside.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Manchester City.
With that goal, Manchester City equalised. Game on!
Jeremy Doku made the key pass for the goal!
Mateo Kovacic provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O O A A A L! Manchester City score! Phil Foden is on the scoresheet.
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Amadou Onana relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rayan Ait Nouri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Leon Bailey from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 50%, Aston Villa: 50%.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Manchester City
A chance presents itself to Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
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
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Mateo Kovacic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jeremy Doku makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ross Barkley is leaving the field to be replaced by John McGinn in a tactical substitution.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Jeremy Doku fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 50%, Aston Villa: 50%.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Emiliano Buendia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Manchester City
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
The cross by Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Rico Lewis pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked
Rico Lewis from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Emiliano Buendia
Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ruben Dias is penalised for pushing Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
Rayan Ait Nouri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mateo Kovacic from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
Amadou Onana relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field
John Stones is leaving the field to be replaced by Josko Gvardiol in a tactical substitution.
Nathan Ake is leaving the field to be replaced by Rayan Ait Nouri in a tactical substitution.
Tijjani Reijnders is leaving the field to be replaced by Jeremy Doku in a tactical substitution.
POST! So nearly a goal by Leon Bailey but his finish hits the post!
Emiliano Buendia creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
John Stones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Leon Bailey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Manchester City: 55%, Aston Villa: 45%.
John Stones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathan Ake successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ollie Watkins is blocked
Youri Tielemans swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
John Stones from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ian Maatsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
James Trafford from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Leon Bailey swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef is leaving the field to be replaced by Pau Torres in a tactical substitution.
Lamare Bogarde is leaving the field to be replaced by Amadou Onana in a tactical substitution.
Douglas Luiz is leaving the field to be replaced by Youri Tielemans in a tactical substitution.
Nathan Ake from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Tijjani Reijnders relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ollie Watkins wins an air challenge against John Stones
The game is restarted
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.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Rayan Cherki fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Nathan Ake relieves the pressure with a clearance
Emiliano Buendia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Nico Gonzalez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 52%, Aston Villa: 48%.
Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
GOAL! After a review of the situation, the referee changed the initial decision and awards a goal for Aston Villa!
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Aston Villa.
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside
Ross Barkley creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
A fantastic individual effort by Ollie Watkins!
Lamare Bogarde made the key pass for the goal!
Ross Barkley provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins scores with the right foot!
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Leon Bailey from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tijjani Reijnders from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the left.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Nathan Ake relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Tijjani Reijnders fouls Lamare Bogarde
Ball possession: Manchester City: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Bernardo Silva is leaving the field to be replaced by Mateo Kovacic in a tactical substitution.
Antoine Semenyo is leaving the field to be replaced by Rayan Cherki in a tactical substitution.
Obstruction as Nico Gonzalez cuts off the run of Douglas Luiz. A free-kick is awarded.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
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
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Bernardo Silva successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ian Maatsen is blocked
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
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
Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ruben Dias from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
Rico Lewis makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ruben Dias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
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 in control of the ball.
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
Goal kick for Manchester City
Emiliano Buendia goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
The referee signals a free kick as Nathan Ake from Manchester City trips Leon Bailey
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Bernardo Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
John Stones from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Manchester City
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
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 55%, Aston Villa: 45%.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ross Barkley makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Aston Villa stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Aston Villa.
With that goal, Aston Villa equalised. Game on!
John Stones with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
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 from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Leon Bailey swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Nathan Ake from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Andres Garcia is leaving the field to be replaced by Matty Cash in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
The only goal scored by Manchester City gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Manchester City: 57%, Aston Villa: 43%.
Goal kick for Manchester City
Ruben Dias from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Leon Bailey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Antoine Semenyo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Andres Garcia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rico Lewis
Ross Barkley relieves the pressure with a clearance
John Stones from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa start a counter attack
Ball possession: Manchester City: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City start a counter attack
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
A shot by Nathan Ake is blocked
Andres Garcia from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tijjani Reijnders swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Andres Garcia successfully blocks the shot
Phil Foden from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
Marco Bizot makes a crucial save!
Good effort by Tijjani Reijnders as he directs a shot on target, but Marco Bizot saves it
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Antoine Semenyo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Nathan Ake makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 63%, Aston Villa: 37%.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Bernardo Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Lamare Bogarde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ollie Watkins successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nico Gonzalez is blocked
Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tijjani Reijnders swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Andres Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Andres Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
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 with a potentially dangerous attack.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Andres Garcia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
John Stones wins an air challenge against Ross Barkley
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Tijjani Reijnders fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Leon Bailey from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Savinho
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Ruben Dias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Leon Bailey relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Andres Garcia from Aston Villa trips Savinho
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
John Stones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
John Stones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Douglas Luiz successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Rico Lewis is blocked
Marco Bizot from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Manchester City: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
Marco Bizot from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Phil Foden swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Andres Garcia could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Andres Garcia successfully blocks the shot
Goal kick for Aston Villa
A shot by Savinho is blocked
Rico Lewis creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Bernardo Silva makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
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.
Bernardo Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathan Ake wins an air challenge against Leon Bailey
Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Nico Gonzalez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
The game is restarted
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 managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
G O O O A A A L - Antoine Semenyo volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right foot.
Andres Garcia from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tijjani Reijnders swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Leon Bailey relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Tijjani Reijnders fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Nico Gonzalez wins an air challenge against Douglas Luiz
Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa trips Rico Lewis
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester City: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
The match resumes with a drop ball
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Manchester City.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tijjani Reijnders swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Andres Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
John Stones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Aston Villa
John Stones wins an air challenge against Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
John Stones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Bernardo Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
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.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Bernardo Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
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.
Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Good effort by Bernardo Silva as he directs a shot on target, but Marco Bizot saves it
Savinho creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Emiliano Buendia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
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
Savinho creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 49%, Aston Villa: 51%.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Manchester City
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ian Maatsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
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
Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Phil Foden swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 76%, Aston Villa: 24%.
Rico Lewis relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marco Bizot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Leon Bailey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Savinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Manchester City
Lamare Bogarde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
Manchester City kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
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!
Vainqueur
Aston Villa