Premier League · 2025Sun, 24 May 2026 15:00
Manchester City
1 : 2
Aston Villa
Full time
Match recap
Aston Villa stunned Manchester City at the Etihad, securing a vital 2-1 victory. The champions started brightly, taking an early lead and appearing in control. However, Villa grew into the game, equalizing before halftime with a well-worked finish that shifted momentum. The second half saw a more balanced contest, with both sides creating opportunities. Villa's resilience was rewarded when they snatched a late winner, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. This unexpected defeat significantly dents City's title aspirations, while Aston Villa's triumph could prove crucial in their bid for European qualification, showcasing their ambition and fighting spirit against the league's dominant force.
Markets (closing odds)
Match Result
Home1.25
Draw5.51
Away8.09
Away Team Goals 0.5
Over 0.51.43
Under 0.52.35
Away Team Goals 1
Over 12.31
Under 11.50
Away Team Goals O/U 1.5
Over 1.53.28
Under 1.51.22
Away Team Goals 2
Over 28.90
Under 21.05
Away Team Goals 2.5
Over 2.58.93
Under 2.51.05
Events
- 23'Goal — A. Semenyo (Normal Goal)
- 46'subst — A. Garcia (Substitution 1)
- 47'Goal — O. Watkins (Normal Goal)
- 58'subst — A. Semenyo (Substitution 1)
- 59'subst — B. Silva (Substitution 2)
- 61'Goal — O. Watkins (Normal Goal)
- 63'Var — Ollie Watkins (Goal confirmed)
- 73'subst — Douglas Luiz (Substitution 2)
- 73'subst — V. Lindelof (Substitution 3)
- 73'subst — L. Bogarde (Substitution 4)
- 77'subst — T. Reijnders (Substitution 3)
- 77'subst — N. Ake (Substitution 4)
- 78'subst — J. Stones (Substitution 5)
- 82'Card — Rico Lewis (Yellow Card)
- 86'subst — R. Barkley (Substitution 5)
- 90'Var — Phil Foden (Goal cancelled)
Match statistics
3Shots on Goal5
7Shots off Goal5
16Total Shots12
6Blocked Shots2
10Shots insidebox9
6Shots outsidebox3
8Fouls4
9Corner Kicks4
1Offsides1
53%Ball Possession47%
1Yellow Cards0
—Red Cards—
3Goalkeeper Saves2
481Total passes440
426Passes accurate397
89%Passes %90%
1.34expected_goals1.77
0.51goals_prevented0.51
Lineups
Manchester City4-2-2-2- J. TraffordG
- R. LewisD
- J. StonesD
- R. DiasD
- N. AkeD
- NicoM
- B. SilvaM
- A. SemenyoM
- SavinhoM
- P. FodenF
- T. ReijndersF
Aston Villa4-2-3-1- M. BizotG
- A. GarciaD
- V. LindelofD
- T. MingsD
- I. MaatsenD
- L. BogardeM
- Douglas LuizM
- L. BaileyM
- R. BarkleyM
- E. BuendiaM
- O. WatkinsF
Form
Manchester City — last 5 home
WWWWW
Aston Villa — last 5 away
WLDLL
Head to head
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Standings — Premier League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 36 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 68:26 | 79 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 36 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 75:32 | 77 |
| 3 |  Manchester Unite | 36 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 63:48 | 65 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 54:48 | 62 |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 37 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 62:52 | 59 |
| 6 |  Bournemouth | 36 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 56:52 | 55 |
| 7 |  Brighton | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 52:42 | 53 |
| 8 |  Brentford | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 52:49 | 51 |
| 9 |  Chelsea | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 55:49 | 49 |
| 10 |  Everton | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 46:46 | 49 |
| 11 |  Fulham | 36 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 44:50 | 48 |
| 12 |  Sunderland | 36 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 37:46 | 48 |
| 13 |  Newcastle | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 50:52 | 46 |
| 14 |  Leeds | 36 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 48:53 | 44 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 36 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 38:47 | 44 |
| 16 |  Nottingham Fores | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 45:47 | 43 |
| 17 |  Tottenham | 36 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 46:55 | 38 |
| 18 |  West Ham | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 42:62 | 36 |
| 19 |  Burnley | 36 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 37:73 | 21 |
| 20 |  Wolves | 36 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 25:66 | 18 |