Match report

Manchester City Defeats Aston Villa 3-2 in Thrilling Premier League Clash

Manchester City
Manchester City
3–2
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Aston Villa
Aston Villa
May 22, 2022

Manchester City staved off an early onslaught from Aston Villa to secure a dramatic 3-2 win at the Etihad Stadium. Despite conceding two goals in the first half, City's attacking prowess shone through as I. Gundogan and Rodri turned the match around with quickfire strikes.

Key Facts

  • • Aston Villa took an early lead via M. Cash (37') assisted by L. Digne.
  • • Coutinho doubled Aston Villa's advantage (69'), set up by O. Watkins.
  • • I. Gundogan scored twice for Manchester City at 76' and 81', with assists from R. Sterling and K. De Bruyne respectively.
  • • Rodri netted a crucial equalizer for Manchester City (78') assisted by O. Zinchenko.

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson Moraes (G)
  • 27 João Cancelo (D)
  • 14 Aymeric Laporte (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 25 Fernandinho (D)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 16 Rodri (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (F)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (F)
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 O. Zinchenko
  • 7 R. Sterling
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan
  • 33 S. Carson
  • 80 C. Palmer
  • 6 N. Aké
  • 87 J. McAtee
  • 2 K. Walker
  • 10 J. Grealish

Aston Villa

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 25 R. Olsen (G)
  • 27 L. Digne (D)
  • 16 C. Chambers (D)
  • 5 T. Mings (D)
  • 23 Philippe Coutinho (M)
  • 7 J. McGinn (M)
  • 10 E. Buendía (M)
  • 2 M. Cash (D)
  • 6 Douglas Luiz (M)
  • 41 J. Ramsey (M)
  • 11 O. Watkins (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 M. Nakamba
  • 20 D. Ings
  • 18 A. Young
  • 38 V. Sinisalo
  • 45 B. Chrisene
  • 8 M. Sanson
  • 33 C. Chukwuemeka
  • 47 T. Iroegbunam
  • 15 B. Traoré

Timeline

  1. Aston Villa
    37' Aston Villa Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cash · Assist: L. Digne
  2. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fernandinho · On: O. Zinchenko
  3. Aston Villa
    49' Aston Villa Card · Yellow Card
    T. Mings

    Foul

  4. Manchester City
    56' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Mahrez · On: R. Sterling
  5. Manchester City
    68' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bernardo Silva · On: I. Gundogan
  6. Aston Villa
    69' Aston Villa Goal · Normal Goal
    Coutinho · Assist: O. Watkins
  7. Aston Villa
    72' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Coutinho · On: M. Nakamba
  8. Manchester City
    76' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Gundogan · Assist: R. Sterling
  9. Manchester City
    78' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodri · Assist: O. Zinchenko
  10. Manchester City
    81' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Gundogan · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  11. Aston Villa
    83' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ramsey · On: D. Ings
  12. Aston Villa
    87' Aston Villa Card · Yellow Card
    M. Nakamba

    Foul

  13. Aston Villa
    88' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Buendia · On: A. Young

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Aston Villa
Fouls 5 11
Pass Accuracy 88% 67%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 4
Corners 13 1
Total Passes 601 243
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 9 1
Shots on Target 5 2
Shots off Target 10 1
Possession 72% 28%
Accurate Passes 529 163
Shots Inside Box 18 3
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ City's second half resurgence was pivotal, with Gundogan scoring twice within five minutes to give them the lead.
  • ▸ Aston Villa conceded a crucial goal from Rodri after Coutinho had just put Villa ahead, shifting momentum back in favor of City.