Match report
Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester City: match report
Aston Villa defeated Manchester City 2-1 in the Premier League at Villa Park on Saturday, with Nicolas Jackson scoring twice.
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Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Manchester City at Villa Park on Saturday in the Premier League.
Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring for Aston Villa in the 6th minute, assisted by John McGinn, making it 1-0.
Erling Haaland equalised for Manchester City in the 52nd minute, with an assist from Iliman Ndiaye, bringing the score to 1-1.
Nicolas Jackson struck again in the 60th minute, this time assisted by Ibrahim Mbaye, to put Aston Villa ahead 2-1.
Manchester City dominated possession with 63% compared to Aston Villa's 37%.
City also had more shots on target, registering 7 to Villa's 2, but Villa's defence held strong, making 6 saves while City had none.
The match saw several yellow cards, with Marc Guehi and Rayan Cherki booked for City, and Johan Manzambi, Matty Cash, Brian Madjo, and Emiliano Buendía cautioned for Villa.
Going into the game, Manchester City were top of the table with 21 points from 7 matches, while Aston Villa were in 12th place with 8 points from 7 matches.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Aston Villa vs Manchester City preview: form & prediction
Aston Villa will face Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday at 12:30 BST at Villa Park, Birmingham.
Aston Villa are currently 12th in the league with 8 points from 7 matches. They have won 2, drawn 2, and lost 3, scoring 7 goals and conceding 11.
In their last five games, Aston Villa have won 4 and drawn 1. Their recent results include a 3-1 win against Viking, a 1-0 win over Newcastle United, and a 6-0 victory against Fenerbahce.
Manchester City sit at the top of the table with 21 points from 7 matches, winning all 7 games. They have scored 19 goals and conceded 7.
City's recent form shows 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They recently won 5-1 against AEK Athens FC and 3-2 against Ipswich, but suffered a 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint Germain.
In their head-to-head record, Aston Villa have won 4 times, drawn once, and lost 5 against Manchester City in their last 10 meetings. Their last encounter ended with Villa winning 2-1 at City on 24 May.
Bookmakers favour Manchester City to win this match, reflecting their strong form and league position.
Match Events
All events- 90+5'Emiliano Buendía
- 83'Brian Madjo
- 82'Nicolas Jackson(Out: Brian Madjo)
- 82'João Gomes(Out: Leon Goretzka)
- 76'Ryan McAidoo
- 74'Elliot Anderson
- 69'Iliman Ndiaye(Out: Ryan McAidoo)
- 66'Johan Manzambi(Out: Emiliano Buendía)
Match Statistics
All stats- 37%Possession63%
- 0.60Expected Goals (xG)1.80
- 2Shots on Target7
- 4Corners7
- 21Fouls17
Prediction
Live win probability
Aston Villa 88%Draw 11%Manchester City 1%
Aston Villa is most likely to win the game against Manchester City.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionPremier League · Regular Season 8
- VenueVilla Park, Birmingham · 43205
- RefereeBankes, Peter
- ForecastRain, 9.95°C
Last five games
Aston VillaWWWDW
Manchester CityWWLWW
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 8 | +11 | 21 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 8 | +8 | 21 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 8 | +16 | 16 |
| 4 |  Liverpool | 8 | +3 | 15 |
| 5 |  Chelsea | 8 | +2 | 13 |
| 6 |  Brentford | 8 | +5 | 11 |
Highlights
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Aston Villa vs Manchester City: result, stats & highlights
Aston Villa and Manchester City finished 2-1 in the Premier League (Regular Season 8) at Villa Park. Played: (your local time).
Aston Villa are 8th in the table on 11 points; Manchester City are 1st on 21.
Recent form: Aston Villa WWWDW, Manchester City WWLWW.
Head-to-head (last 10): Aston Villa 5 wins, 1 draws, Manchester City 4 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics and video highlights below.