Match Highlights: Aston Villa 2-1 Man City – Cityzens Defeated at Villa Park

Manchester City endured a frustrating evening at Villa Park, falling to a 2-1 defeat despite dominating possession throughout the match.

The hosts struck first in the opening half through Jhon Duran, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to give Aston Villa the lead. City pressed forward in search of an equalizer, but Villa’s organized defense kept the visitors at bay.

Shortly after the second half began, Morgan Rogers doubled the home side’s advantage with a composed finish, leaving City with a mountain to climb. Pep Guardiola’s side fought hard to get back into the game, creating several chances, but struggled to find the clinical edge in the final third.

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City’s persistence paid off in injury time when Phil Foden found the back of the net, marking his first goal of the season. However, the late strike proved to be too little, too late, as the referee’s whistle confirmed Aston Villa’s victory.

While City dominated the stats, it was Villa who made their moments count, handing the reigning champions a rare league defeat.

Relive the key moments and highlights from an action-packed evening at Villa Park via the video above…