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90+5'Manchester City with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5'Ball possession: Manchester City: 67%, Aston Villa: 33%.
90+5'Today's attendance is 53392.
90+5'The referee signals a free kick as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa trips Bernardo Silva
90+5'Phil Foden is penalised for pushing Matty Cash.
90+4'The game is restarted.
90+4'Ederson Moraes is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90+4'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+3'Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
90+3'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+3'CROSSBAR! A shot from Jhon Duran stings the crossbar!
90+2'Ollie Watkins creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+2'Ollie Watkins wins an air challenge against Manuel Akanji
90+2'Bernardo Silva from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Douglas Luiz
90+2'Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+1'Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+1'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1'The referee signals a free kick as Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa trips Julian Alvarez
90'Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90'Ball possession: Manchester City: 68%, Aston Villa: 32%.
90'Jhon Duran from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90'Kevin De Bruyne swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
89'Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
88'The referee signals a free kick as Bernardo Silva from Manchester City trips Philippe Coutinho
88'Julian Alvarez from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Boubacar Kamara
88'Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
87'The referee signals a free kick as Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City trips Douglas Luiz
87'John McGinn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
87'Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
87'Kevin De Bruyne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
87'Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
86'Matty Cash is penalised for pushing Phil Foden.
86'Rodri wins an air challenge against Jhon Duran
85'Ball possession: Manchester City: 69%, Aston Villa: 31%.
85'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
85'Riyad Mahrez is leaving the field to be replaced by Nathan Ake in a tactical substitution.
85'Oooh... that was a sitter! Riyad Mahrez should have scored from that position
84'Riyad Mahrez goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
84'Julian Alvarez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
84'Safe hands from Ederson Moraes as he comes out and claims the ball
84'Manuel Akanji could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
83'Aymeric Laporte makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
83'Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
83'Goal kick for Manchester City.
83'Kyle Walker makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
82'Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
82'Ederson Moraes from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
82'Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
82'Alex Moreno wins an air challenge against Phil Foden
82'Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
81'Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
81'Philippe Coutinho shoots from outside the box, but Ederson Moraes has it under control
81'Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
80'Ball possession: Manchester City: 71%, Aston Villa: 29%.
80'Calum Chambers makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
80'Manchester City start a counter attack.
80'Julian Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
80'Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
79'Safe hands from Ederson Moraes as he comes out and claims the ball
79'Jhon Duran goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
79'Alex Moreno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
79'Safe hands from Ederson Moraes as he comes out and claims the ball
78'Rodri from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
78'Aston Villa start a counter attack.
78'Calum Chambers makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
78'Emiliano Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
78'Alex Moreno could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
78'Alex Moreno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
77'Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77'Riyad Mahrez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
77'Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
76'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
76'Ashley Young is leaving the field to be replaced by Philippe Coutinho in a tactical substitution.
76'Jacob Ramsey is leaving the field to be replaced by Matty Cash in a tactical substitution.
75'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
75'Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Aston Villa: 30%.
74'Ashley Young from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74'Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
73'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
73'Jhon Duran from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
73'Ilkay Gundogan shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
72'Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
72'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
71'Manuel Akanji makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
71'Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
71'Ashley Young relieves the pressure with a clearance
71'Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
70'The referee signals a free kick as Bernardo Silva from Manchester City trips Ashley Young
70'Aymeric Laporte makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
70'Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Aston Villa: 30%.
70'Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
69'Jack Grealish is leaving the field to be replaced by Phil Foden in a tactical substitution.
69'Ilkay Gundogan shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
69'Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
67'Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67'Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
67'Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
66'Julian Alvarez heads towards goal...
66'Jack Grealish creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
66'Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
65'Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Aston Villa: 30%.
65'Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
65'The referee signals a free kick as Bernardo Silva from Manchester City trips Ashley Young
65'Calum Chambers relieves the pressure with a clearance
65'Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
64'Jack Grealish makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
64'Bernardo Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
64'Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
63'Ezri Konsa commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
63'Reckless challenge there. Ezri Konsa commits a rough foul on Julian Alvarez
63'Julian Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
63'Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
63'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
62'With the goal, Aston Villa have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
61'Douglas Luiz provided the assist for the goal.
61'G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins scores with the right foot!
61'Douglas Luiz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
61'Jhon Duran makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
61'Bernardo Silva could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
60'Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by John McGinn in a tactical substitution.
60'Leon Bailey is leaving the field to be replaced by Jhon Duran in a tactical substitution.
60'Lucas Digne is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Moreno in a tactical substitution.
60'Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
60'Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Aston Villa: 30%.
59'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
59'Douglas Luiz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
59'Kyle Walker makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
59'Leon Bailey wins an air challenge against Aymeric Laporte
59'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
59'Calum Chambers successfully blocks the shot
58'A shot by Julian Alvarez is blocked.
58'The cross by Rodri from Manchester City successfully finds a teammate in the box.
58'Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
58'Lucas Digne could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
57'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
57'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
56'Aymeric Laporte makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
56'Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
56'Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
56'Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
55'Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Aston Villa: 30%.
55'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
55'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
54'Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
53'Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
53'Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
53'Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
53'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
52'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
52'Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
51'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
51'Manuel Akanji makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
51'Julian Alvarez is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa.
50'Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
50'Ball possession: Manchester City: 71%, Aston Villa: 29%.
50'The referee signals a free kick as Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City trips Boubacar Kamara
50'Calum Chambers makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
49'Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
48'Good effort by Rodri as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
48'Julian Alvarez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
48'Ezri Konsa could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
48'Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48'Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
47'Manchester City are in control of the ball.
47'Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
46'The referee signals a free kick as Ashley Young from Aston Villa trips Jack Grealish
46'Ruben Dias is leaving the field to be replaced by Manuel Akanji in a tactical substitution.
46'Erling Haaland is leaving the field to be replaced by Julian Alvarez in a tactical substitution.
46'The second half is underway.
45+4'It was a glorious performance by Manchester City, and their fans have something to cheer about during the HalfTime.
45+4'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4'Ball possession: Manchester City: 69%, Aston Villa: 31%.
45+3'Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+3'Aston Villa start a counter attack.
45+3'Calum Chambers makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+3'Manchester City are in control of the ball.
45+2'Kyle Walker makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+2'Ashley Young makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+2'Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
45+2'Boubacar Kamara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+2'Ruben Dias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+1'The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1'G O O O A A A L - Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City puts it away from the penalty spot with the left foot! Emiliano Martinez chose the wrong side.
45'Ball possession: Manchester City: 69%, Aston Villa: 31%.
45'PENALTY! - Jacob Ramsey charges Jack Grealish from behind in the box and the ref points to the spot!
44'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
44'Bernardo Silva makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
44'Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
43'Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
43'Bernardo Silva makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
43'Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
42'Boubacar Kamara successfully blocks the shot
42'Riyad Mahrez takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
41'The referee is not having the complaints from Ruben Dias who is given a yellow card for dissent
41'Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kevin De Bruyne
41'Jack Grealish makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
40'The referee signals a free kick as Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City trips Lucas Digne
40'Ball possession: Manchester City: 71%, Aston Villa: 29%.
39'Calum Chambers with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
39'Erling Haaland provided the assist for the goal.
39'G O O O A A A L - Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City taps the ball in with the left! An easy finish for Ilkay Gundogan
39'Erling Haaland creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
39'Calum Chambers relieves the pressure with a clearance
39'Aymeric Laporte makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
38'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
38'A chance presents itself to Rodri from Manchester City but his header goes wide
38'Rodri wins an air challenge against Boubacar Kamara
38'The cross by Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City successfully finds a teammate in the box.
37'Lucas Digne from Aston Villa is booked after several commited fouls.
37'Obstruction as Lucas Digne cuts off the run of Riyad Mahrez. A free-kick is awarded.
36'Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
36'Lucas Digne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
35'Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
35'Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
35'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
35'Ball possession: Manchester City: 69%, Aston Villa: 31%.
35'Leon Bailey comes back onto the field.
34'Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
34'The game is restarted.
34'Leon Bailey is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
34'Leon Bailey is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
33'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
33'Ruben Dias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33'Leon Bailey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33'Kyle Walker could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
32'Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
32'Ashley Young relieves the pressure with a clearance
32'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
31'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
31'Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
31'Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
30'Ball possession: Manchester City: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
30'Kyle Walker makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30'Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30'Ilkay Gundogan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30'Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
30'Kevin De Bruyne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
29'Emiliano Martinez makes a crucial save!
29'Good effort by Jack Grealish as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
29'Kevin De Bruyne creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
28'Bernardo Silva makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
28'Ruben Dias hand-balls.
28'Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
28'A shot by Bernardo Silva is blocked.
27'Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
27'Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ilkay Gundogan
26'The referee signals a free kick as Ashley Young from Aston Villa trips Jack Grealish
26'Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
25'Aymeric Laporte wins an air challenge against Leon Bailey
25'Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
25'Jacob Ramsey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
25'Bernardo Silva makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
25'Ball possession: Manchester City: 69%, Aston Villa: 31%.
24'Ederson Moraes relieves the pressure with a clearance
24'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
24'Lucas Digne from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kevin De Bruyne
24'Ederson Moraes from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
24'Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
23'Aymeric Laporte successfully blocks the shot
23'A shot by Leon Bailey is blocked.
23'Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
23'Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
22'Ollie Watkins wins an air challenge against Rodri
22'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
22'Oooh... that was a sitter! Erling Haaland should have scored from that position
22'Erling Haaland from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
22'Jacob Ramsey successfully blocks the shot
21'Ruben Dias from Manchester City heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
21'Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
21'After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Manchester City!
21'VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
21'Calum Chambers successfully blocks the shot
21'A shot by Jack Grealish is blocked.
20'Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
20'Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Aston Villa: 30%.
20'Calum Chambers relieves the pressure with a clearance
20'Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
19'The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Digne from Aston Villa trips Riyad Mahrez
19'Rodri wins an air challenge against Lucas Digne
18'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
18'Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
18'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
17'Bernardo Silva makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
17'Ashley Young makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
17'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
16'The referee signals a free kick as Bernardo Silva from Manchester City trips Jacob Ramsey
16'VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
15'Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Aston Villa: 28%.
14'VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
14'Dangerous challenge by Erling Haaland from Manchester City. Emiliano Martinez on the receiving end of that.
14'Emiliano Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
14'Kyle Walker creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
13'Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
12'Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12'Riyad Mahrez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
12'Emiliano Martinez makes a crucial save!
11'Oooh... that was a sitter! Ilkay Gundogan should have scored from that position
11'Good effort by Ilkay Gundogan as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
11'Rodri creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
11'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
10'Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
10'Aymeric Laporte from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
10'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
10'Ball possession: Manchester City: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
9'Jack Grealish from Manchester City is ruled offside.
9'Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
8'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
8'The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Digne from Aston Villa trips Riyad Mahrez
8'Manchester City are in control of the ball.
7'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
7'Goal kick for Manchester City.
6'Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
6'Lucas Digne from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
6'Aymeric Laporte from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
5'Ball possession: Manchester City: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
5'Manchester City managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
4'Riyad Mahrez provided the assist for the goal.
4'G O O O A A A L - Rodri from Manchester City heads the ball home!
4'Rodri wins an air challenge against Boubacar Kamara
4'Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
4'Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
4'Manchester City are trying to create something here.
3'Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
2'Jacob Ramsey is penalised for pushing Ilkay Gundogan.
2'Aymeric Laporte from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
2'Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
1'Aymeric Laporte successfully blocks the shot
1'A shot by Leon Bailey is blocked.
1'Ollie Watkins creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
1'The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1'It's a cold day for playing football.
1'Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Welcome to Etihad Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.