City - Aston Villa | Manchester

: Manchester City struggled without a natural defensive midfielder, leading to a tactical "masterclass" from Unai Emery's side.

The two sides are scheduled to meet again on the final day of the 2025/26 season. Manchester City - Aston Villa

In their most recent Premier League meeting on , Aston Villa secured a 1-0 victory at home. : Manchester City struggled without a natural defensive

: Matty Cash scored the only goal in the 19th minute. Manchester City - Aston Villa

The rivalry between and Aston Villa is currently defined by Villa's emergence as a "bogey team" for the reigning champions at Villa Park. While City has historically dominated this fixture, they have now lost on their last three visits to the West Midlands. Recent Match & Form