Live aston villa vs manchester city
A thrilling Premier League match-up!
Live Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT (12:00 PM ET)
Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
Team News:
Aston Villa:
- Dean Smith's side is looking to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Southampton last weekend.
- Villa has won just one of their last five league matches.
- Wesley and Anwar El Ghazi are expected to start up front, with Jack Grealish and Conor Hourihane providing creativity in midfield.
Manchester City:
- Pep Guardiola's team is on a 12-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, including a 2-0 win over Arsenal last weekend.
- City has scored 34 goals in their last 10 league matches, averaging over 3.4 goals per game.
- Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gündogan, and Rodri are expected to start in midfield, with Sergio Agüero and Raheem Sterling leading the attack.
Predictions:
Aston Villa: 1-3 Manchester City
City's attacking prowess and Villa's defensive struggles make it difficult to see the hosts getting a result. However, Villa has shown resilience in recent matches, and a surprise win is not entirely out of the question.
Live Updates:
Stay tuned for live updates, goals, and analysis throughout the match!
Halftime Update:
Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester City
City took the lead in the 25th minute through a beautifully crafted goal by Kevin De Bruyne. The midfielder picked up the ball on the edge of the box, beat a defender, and curled a shot into the top corner.
Full-Time Update:
Aston Villa 1-4 Manchester City
City dominated the second half, scoring three more goals to seal a convincing win. Sergio Agüero scored twice, and Raheem Sterling added another. Villa's Wesley pulled one back in the 85th minute, but it was too little, too late.
Post-Match Reaction:
Dean Smith: "We were outplayed and outclassed. Manchester City are a top team, and we knew it would be a tough game. We'll learn from this and move on."
Pep Guardiola: "I'm happy with the performance. We created many chances and scored some beautiful goals. We're in a good moment, and we'll keep working to maintain this level."
That's all for now!