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Premier League Matchweek 8
Aston Villa crestAston VillaWDWWW
2–1
FT
HT 1–0
Manchester City crestManchester CityWWLWW
  • Nicolas Jackson 6′
  • Nicolas Jackson 60′
  • Erling Haaland 52′
Villa Park, Birmingham P. Bankes

Match report

Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 in Premier League Matchweek 8 at Villa Park, Birmingham.

Nicolas Jackson scored 2 goals.

Expected goals finished 0.6 to 1.53, so Aston Villa won despite creating less.

Manchester City had 63% of the ball; shots were 8-15.

Key takeaways

Brace

Nicolas Jackson scored 2 goals.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 0.6 to 1.53, so Aston Villa won despite creating less.

Control

Manchester City had 63% of the ball; shots were 8-15.

Timeline

Aston Villa above · Manchester City below
  • ⚽Nicolas JacksonAssist: John McGinn6′
  • 32′Marc Guehi
  • 38′Rayan Cherki
  • 45′⇄Rayan CherkiPhil Foden
  • 45′⇄Marc GuehiRico Lewis
  • 52′⚽Erling HaalandAssist: Iliman Ndiaye
  • Johan Manzambi54′
  • Matty Cash55′
  • ⇄Alysson Edward Franco da RochaIbrahim Mbaye59′
  • ⚽Nicolas JacksonAssist: Ibrahim Mbaye60′
  • ⇄John McGinnRoss Barkley66′
  • ⇄Johan ManzambiEmiliano Buendía66′
  • 69′⇄Iliman NdiayeRyan McAidoo
  • 74′Elliot Anderson
  • 76′Ryan McAidoo
  • ⇄Nicolas JacksonBrian Madjo82′
  • ⇄João GomesLeon Goretzka82′
  • Brian Madjo83′
  • Emiliano Buendía90+5′

Match stats

● Aston Villa● Manchester City
Possession 37%
63%
Expected goals (xG) 0.6
1.53
Shots 8
15
Shots on target 2
7
Shots inside the box 6
12
Corners 4
7
Accurate passes 254
471
Saves 6
0
Fouls 21
17
Offsides 1
2
Yellow cards 4
4
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Aston Villa4-2-3-1
39 Brian Madjo
19 I. Mbaye
53 George Hemmings
27 L. Goretzka
26 L. Bogarde
10 E. Buendía
6 R. Barkley
5 T. Mings
40 M. Bizot

Manager: Unai Emery

Manchester City4-2-3-1
47 P. Foden
56 R. McAidoo
28 G. Rulli
21 R. Aït-Nouri
22 Vitor Nunes
33 N. O'Reilly
82 R. Lewis
8 M. Kovačić
32 A. Bouaddi

Manager: E. Maresca

Top-rated players

N. JacksonAston Villa · 82′ · 2 goals
8.9
E. HaalandManchester City · 90′ · 1 goal
7.7
J. McGinnAston Villa · 66′ · 1 assist · 4 key passes
7.6
Z. SuzukiAston Villa · 90′
7.5
A. KhusanovManchester City · 90′
7.1
J. DokuManchester City · 90′ · 2 key passes
7.0

Questions & answers

What was the score in Aston Villa vs Manchester City?

Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester City (half-time 1-0).

Where is Aston Villa vs Manchester City played?

The match is played at Villa Park, Birmingham.

Who is the referee for Aston Villa vs Manchester City?

The appointed referee is P. Bankes.

What is the head-to-head record between Aston Villa and Manchester City?

In their last 10 meetings: Aston Villa 4 wins, Manchester City 5 wins, 1 draws.