Aston Villa controlled the clearest attacking zones and sustained pressure for longer spells. Manchester City still found moments when the first pass beat the press, but they rarely turned those entries into repeated threats. The match tilted on spacing, second balls, and who produced the cleaner final action around the box.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Sat 24 October, 11:30
Villa Park
Peter Bankes
Aston Villa
Full time
2 - 1
Manchester City
Jackson 6', 60'
⚽
Haaland 52'
How did the teams perform?
Aston Villa38Total Votes
Manchester City20 votes
18 votes
Aston Villa
Manchester City
KEY STATS
Ball possession
37%63%
8
Total shots15
0.64
Expected goals (xG)1.81
ATTACK
8
Total shots15
3
Shots off target4
2
Shots on target7
0.64
Expected goals (xG)1.81
6
Shots inside box12
2
Shots outside box3
4
Corner kicks7
PASSES
314
Total passes528
254
Accurate passes472
DEFENCE
1
Offsides2
6
Goalkeeper saves0
3
Blocked shots4
DISCIPLINE
21
Fouls17
4
Yellow cards4
0
Red cards0
