Round 38 ·
Updated:
Half Time
1–0
90 Min
1–2
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Manchester City
4-2-3-1 · Pep Guardiola
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Aston Villa
4-2-3-1 · Unai Emery
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Manchester City had led at half-time through the 23rd-minute goal, but Aston Villa turned the match after the break and kept control through the closing stages. For fans in Finland, it was the kind of finish that underlines how quickly a title-chase position can shift when a team with 78 points and 62 points is still fighting through the final round.
The shape of the contest matched the numbers in the table. Manchester City came in second with 78 points from 37 played, built on 23 wins, 9 draws and 5 losses, with 76 goals scored and 33 conceded for a +43 goal difference. Aston Villa arrived fourth on 62 points from 37 matches, with 18 wins, 8 draws and 11 losses, 54 goals scored, 48 conceded and a +6 goal difference. Those profiles framed the game neatly: City were the more dominant league side on paper, but Villa were compact enough to stay alive after falling behind, and their response after the interval decided the evening.
The scoring sequence told the story clearly. Manchester City struck first at 23 minutes, then Aston Villa levelled in the 47th minute before going ahead in the 61st minute. A yellow card for Manchester City at 82 minutes added to the pressure as the home side chased the match, and a disallowed home goal at 90 minutes denied them a late equaliser. That was especially telling against a Manchester City team whose league record and goal difference had pointed to control, but not to a comfortable final whistle.
Unai Emery's side also left with the more useful headline in the table context. Aston Villa moved through a match that began with Manchester City's stronger first half, then answered with two goals after the restart to take the result. At 90 minutes, the disallowed home goal closed the game on frustration rather than momentum, while Villa's 54 goals for and 48 against were enough on the night to outlast the home side's more impressive overall numbers.
For Finland-based viewers, the evening offered a straightforward late-season reminder of how fine the margins are at the top end of the Premier League. Manchester City stayed on 78 points, but Arsenal were on 82, so the 4-point gap remained central to the story around second place. Aston Villa's win at the Etihad Stadium gave them a sharper finish to the round and a stronger final impression from a direct meeting with a team above them in the table. The practical next question is how Manchester City respond to a result that protected neither the lead from the 23rd minute nor their standing against Arsenal's 82-point mark.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This would be framed as a pressure test with momentum at stake, and the consequences would be clear for both sides: Manchester City would need to show control without becoming vulnerable, while Aston Villa would be looking to prove that their structure and discipline could hold up under sustained pressure at the Etihad Stadium. In a match built around character as much as quality, the first major question would be whether City can impose authority early without leaving space in transition.
Without advanced metrics, the picture would be read through chance quality, control phases, and how cleanly each team handles the ball after turnovers. Manchester City, in a 4-2-3-1, would be expected to press with purpose, but Pep Guardiola would also be judged on the balance of that press and the organisation behind it. If the spacing between the back line and midfield were too open, Aston Villa could find useful moments to break forward and create chances from quick transitions.
For Aston Villa, the 4-3-3 would suggest a willingness to stay compact, then move sharply once possession is regained. Under Unai Emery, the timing of substitutions could become decisive, especially if the scoreline remained level after the first hour. That is where the match could shift: fresh legs might matter more than possession numbers if the game becomes stretched and the spaces widen. In Finland, where Premier League matches are followed closely and analytical detail is widely appreciated, this would be the kind of fixture that invites close attention to shape, timing, and set-piece organisation.
Ultimately, this would be a match where control, composure, and the quality of the next action after a turnover could decide everything.
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
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!
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Finland is at 18:00 EEST on Sunday 24 May 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
Across the last 8 meetings between Manchester City and Aston Villa, Manchester City have 3 wins, there has been 1 draw, and Aston Villa have 4 wins.
This is a Premier League Round 38 match at Etihad Stadium in England.
Status
Finished
Attendance
60,332
Minute
90+9'
Winner
Aston Villa
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