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
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Aston Villa
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
At the Etihad Stadium, Aston Villa left Manchester City with a 2-1 win in Premier League Round 38, and the result sharpened the title picture as Arsenal stayed four points clear at the top. For Guernsey fans following Sunday 24 May, 16:00 BST, it was a late twist that mattered at both ends of the table.
Manchester City had led at half-time through the 23rd-minute goal, but Aston Villa answered after the break and took control with goals in the 47th and 61st minutes. City pushed again, yet the 90th-minute disallowed goal underlined how fine the margins were in a match that swung decisively away from Pep Guardiola's side.
Aston Villa's composure showed in the way Unai Emery's team kept their shape after the interval. City, set up in a 4-2-3-1, still carried the stronger overall numbers on paper with 76 goals for and a 43 goal difference, but Villa's 4-2-3-1 produced the sharper response when the match opened up in Manchester.
City's place in 2nd now sits four points behind Arsenal's 82, while Aston Villa's win leaves them on 62 points in 4th. For Guernsey supporters, the outcome was a reminder that Round 38 can still reshape the top of the Premier League right to the final whistle.
Next, both clubs will look to close out the season with the table still tight at the top and Guernsey fans tracking every twist.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both sides will know that character and tactical discipline could matter as much as quality on the ball. At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City and Aston Villa will meet in a fixture that should expose how each team handles tension, especially in the phases where control slips and matches can turn on one clear chance.
Manchester City will likely be asked to manage the game through possession, but the key question will be how Pep Guardiola’s 4-2-3-1 balances pressing with rest-defense organisation. If City commit too many numbers forward at the wrong moment, Villa’s transitions may become more dangerous. If the spacing behind the ball is secure, City should be able to keep the match in Villa’s half and build chances through sustained pressure.
Aston Villa’s 4-3-3 will probably be shaped around compact defending, quick recoveries and efficient use of the ball once space opens. Unai Emery will be judged heavily on timing, especially if the match remains level beyond the first hour. In that scenario, bench decisions could become decisive, with fresh legs used to change the rhythm, protect energy in midfield and sharpen the final phase of attacks.
For readers in Guernsey following the Premier League closely, this will feel like the kind of high-level contest where small tactical shifts matter more than spectacle alone. City will want control and clean structure in transition; Villa will be aiming to stay disciplined, absorb pressure and seize the moments that appear when the match loosens. The first goal, or the first substitute who changes the tempo, could decide it.
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 Guernsey have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Guernsey broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Guernsey is Sunday 24 May 2026 at 16:00 BST.
Local broadcast partners for Guernsey have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Guernsey broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
Across the last 8 meetings, Manchester City have 3 wins, Aston Villa have 4 wins, and there has been 1 draw.
This is Premier League Round 38 at Etihad Stadium in England.
Status
Finished
Attendance
60,332
Minute
90+9'
Winner
Aston Villa
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