FT Aston Villa 2 - 1
Manchester City
Commentary:
90+6' Today's attendance is 42345.
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Manchester City: 55%.
90+5' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+4' Yellow card for John McGinn.
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Rico Lewis
90+4' Lucas Digne with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
90+3' Phil Foden managed to score from an easy position.
90+3' G O O O O O A A L - Phil Foden finds the net with the left foot!90+3' Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot
90+3' A shot by Phil Foden is blocked.
90+3' Savinho creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+3' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90+2' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
90+1' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Morgan Rogers is leaving the field to be replaced by Emiliano Buendia in a tactical substitution.
90' A chance presents itself to Erling Haaland from Manchester City but his header goes wide
90' The cross by Bernardo Silva from Manchester City successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Manchester City: 55%.
90' Manuel Akanji relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
89' Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Jack Grealish from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the left.
88' Boubacar Kamara relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Yellow card for Jack Grealish.
87' Reckless challenge there. Jack Grealish commits a rough foul on John McGinn
87' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
86' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Jeremy Doku
85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Manchester City: 56%.
84' Mateo Kovacic is leaving the field to be replaced by Jeremy Doku in a tactical substitution.
84' Yellow card for Josko Gvardiol.
84' Reckless challenge there. Josko Gvardiol commits a rough foul on John McGinn
83' Good effort by Ollie Watkins as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
83' Morgan Rogers creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
82' Obstruction as Manuel Akanji cuts off the run of Lucas Digne. A free-kick is awarded.
81' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
80' Jhon Duran is leaving the field to be replaced by Ollie Watkins in a tactical substitution.
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 42%, Manchester City: 58%.
80' Josko Gvardiol from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' Youri Tielemans swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
79' Kyle Walker from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
78' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
78' Pau Torres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
77' Phil Foden makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
77' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
76' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Manchester City: 59%.
75' Phil Foden shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
74' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
73' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
73' Ilkay Gundogan is leaving the field to be replaced by Savinho in a tactical substitution.
72' Manuel Akanji is penalised for pushing Morgan Rogers.
72' Boubacar Kamara relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Jhon Duran wins an air challenge against Josko Gvardiol
72' Phil Foden shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
71' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
71' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Bernardo Silva successfully blocks the shot
70' A shot by Morgan Rogers is blocked.
70' John McGinn creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Manchester City: 59%.
69' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
69' Manuel Akanji relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
68' Phil Foden relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Manuel Akanji from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Morgan Rogers
67' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
67' Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
66' A fantastic individual effort by Morgan Rogers!
65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Manchester City: 61%.
65' John McGinn provided the assist for the goal.
65' G O O O A A A L - Morgan Rogers scores with the left foot!65' John McGinn creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
64' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
64' Manchester City start a counter attack.
64' Bernardo Silva makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
63' Amadou Onana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
63' Safe hands from Stefan Ortega as he comes out and claims the ball
63' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
62' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
60' Goal kick for Manchester City.
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Manchester City: 62%.
60' POST! So nearly a goal by Morgan Rogers but his finish hits the post!
60' Jhon Duran creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
60' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
59' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
58' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
58' Manuel Akanji comes back onto the field.
58' Erling Haaland wins an air challenge against Pau Torres
57' The match resumes with a drop ball.
57' Manuel Akanji is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
56' Jhon Duran is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
56' Manuel Akanji is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
56' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
56' Manuel Akanji makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
56' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Manchester City: 63%.
54' John McGinn from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rico Lewis
54' The referee signals a free kick as Amadou Onana from Aston Villa trips Phil Foden
53' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
52' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
52' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
52' Phil Foden fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
51' Jhon Duran from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
51' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 33%, Manchester City: 67%.
49' Goal kick for Manchester City.
49' Matty Cash from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
49' John McGinn creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
49' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City concedes a foul on Youri Tielemans but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
48' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
48' Bernardo Silva makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
47' After a tactical foul, Rico Lewis sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
47' Rico Lewis from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Youri Tielemans
47' Amadou Onana relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
46' John Stones is leaving the field to be replaced by Kyle Walker in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The referee shows Emiliano Martinez the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
45+2' The only goal scored by Aston Villa gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 33%, Manchester City: 67%.
45+2' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Obstruction as Boubacar Kamara cuts off the run of Jack Grealish. A free-kick is awarded.
45+1' Erling Haaland makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+1' Manuel Akanji successfully blocks the shot
45+1' A shot by Morgan Rogers is blocked.
45+1' John McGinn creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
45+1' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
45+1' Manuel Akanji from Manchester City concedes a foul on Morgan Rogers but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
45' Morgan Rogers makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45' Mateo Kovacic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 34%, Manchester City: 66%.
44' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
44' A chance presents itself to Josko Gvardiol from Manchester City but his header goes wide
44' The cross by Jack Grealish from Manchester City successfully finds a teammate in the box.
43' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
42' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
41' Pau Torres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
40' Rico Lewis makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
40' Rico Lewis relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 26%, Manchester City: 74%.
40' Rico Lewis relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
39' Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
39' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
38' Good effort by Jack Grealish as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
37' Matty Cash from Aston Villa is booked after several commited fouls.
37' Matty Cash is penalised for pushing Jack Grealish.
37' Mateo Kovacic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
36' Jhon Duran makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
36' Josko Gvardiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
36' Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
36' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the left.
35' Jhon Duran from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
35' Ilkay Gundogan swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
35' Good effort by Phil Foden as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
35' Rico Lewis creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 22%, Manchester City: 78%.
34' Jhon Duran is penalised for pushing Manuel Akanji.
34' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
33' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
32' Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
32' Amadou Onana is penalised for pushing Ilkay Gundogan.
31' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
30' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 22%, Manchester City: 78%.
29' Mateo Kovacic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
28' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
27' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
27' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
26' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 24%, Manchester City: 76%.
25' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
25' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
25' Jack Grealish goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
25' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
24' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
23' Amadou Onana relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
22' The referee signals a free kick as Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa trips Mateo Kovacic
21' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
20' Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 23%, Manchester City: 77%.
20' Safe hands from Stefan Ortega as he comes out and claims the ball
19' Rico Lewis from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Morgan Rogers
19' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
19' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Ilkay Gundogan
18' Aston Villa managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
17' Youri Tielemans made the key pass for the goal!
16' Jhon Duran managed to score from an easy position.
16' Morgan Rogers provided the assist for the goal.
16' G O O O A A A L - Jhon Duran scores with the left foot!16' Morgan Rogers creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
16' Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' The referee signals a free kick as Matty Cash from Aston Villa trips Jack Grealish
15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 24%, Manchester City: 76%.
14' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Phil Foden
13' Jhon Duran from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
13' Mateo Kovacic shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
12' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
12' Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12' Ilkay Gundogan swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
11' Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
10' The referee signals a free kick as Amadou Onana from Aston Villa trips Phil Foden
10' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Manchester City: 62%.
10' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Matty Cash from Aston Villa trips Jack Grealish
8' Good effort by Jhon Duran as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
8' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
7' Goal kick for Manchester City.
7' Rico Lewis from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
6' Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
6' Manuel Akanji relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
6' Mateo Kovacic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Manchester City: 60%.
5' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
5' Jack Grealish from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
5' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
4' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
3' Goal kick for Manchester City.
3' A chance presents itself to Amadou Onana from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
3' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
2' Stefan Ortega from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
2' Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
2' Stefan Ortega makes a crucial save!
2' Pau Torres from Aston Villa sees his header hit the crossbar after the keeper parries the ball.
2' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
1' Jhon Duran shoots from outside the box, but Stefan Ortega has it under control
1' Josko Gvardiol could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Manchester City kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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