Aston Villa vs Man City LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Leon Bailey nets crucial winner
Aston Villa 1-0 Man City: Unai Emery’s men clinched a close encounter at Villa Park
Aston Villa take on Manchester City in a clash between two sides nearing the top of the Premier League table. Villa have won nine of their 14 league matches under Unai Emery this season and could jump ahead of City if they beat them at Villa Park tonight.
Forward Ollie Watkins has been in great touch scoring eight goals and the hosts will need his clinical touch if they are going to take points away from Pep Guardiola’s side.
Manchester City in contrast are going through something of a slump. A 3-3 draw against Tottenham was their third stalemate in a row meaning City are six points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Three points are a must for the reigning champions if they want to keep up the apce with the Gunners.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
CHANCE! Villa work it brilliantly upfield, starting with Martinez all the way out to Digne on the left. He squares his cross into the near post where Bailey makes a late run, but he blazes it over the bar.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Akanji plays the reverse pass into Alvarez on the left of the box, and he fizzes a dangerous low cross into the middle for Haaland to attack. Torres beats him to it, lifting it over his bar, but the flag was up anyway.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
CHANCE! Villa win a free-kick on the left, and McGinn is doing his best to put Ederson off as he hovers in front of the goalkeeper, much to his frustration. Luiz clips it in as the Scotsman moves, and Konsa darts in to take his place, but thumps his header over the bar.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
It's lovely footwork from Bailey, who leaves Stones in a bit of a twist as he tries to track him to the byline. The Jamaican has two to aim for in the middle, but his cross is too deep for either of them.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Carlos' long ball forces Watkins out wide to the left this time, but he does well to hold off two City players. He spins before trying to put a cross in only to hit it straight against Stones.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Villa's first corner results in a quick second, and City only half-clear their lines once more. It's worked out to McGinn on the edge of the D, but he curls his shot straight down the middle at Ederson.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
GOOD SAVE! Konsa spots Bailey in a pocket of space through the middle, and he chooses to go it alone from range despite having options on either side. It's a good hit, too, forcing Ederson to push it over with a strong hand.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
City are starting to find their rhythm now as Walker goes for a big switch out to Foden. He starts the move to help it back out to the right, and Stones trips over the ball before he can put a cross in.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
It's a vital block from Kamara to stop Foden from getting through, but City just switch it out to Silva on the right. He clips a good cross into the far post where Foden is now waiting, but he completely misses the ball on the volley.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
It's Carlos who decides to lift one over the top this time, with Watkins getting in front of Dias to bring it down. He tries to pick out McGinn in support, but the pass is too high, and it bounces awkwardly off the captain's hip.
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