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Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Premier LeagueFull time · 24 May 2026
Manchester City
Manchester City
Lost
Full time
1 — 2
90+4'
⚽ Antoine Semenyo 23' · ⚽ Ollie Watkins 47' · ⚽ Ollie Watkins 61'
Aston Villa
Won
Aston Villa

Who won Manchester City vs Aston Villa?

Manchester City 1 Aston Villa 2, full time in the Premier League. Our model's pre-match pick was Both teams to score — No, which did not land. Before this meeting the sides had met once in the fixtures we hold, and Aston Villa won it.

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Match StoryFull breakdown

Manchester City 1–2 Aston Villa

Aston Villa produced a composed and clinical performance to beat Manchester City 1-2 at the Etihad Stadium on the final day of the Premier League season, securing fourth place and Champions League football for another year.

Premier LeagueSun 24 May, 16:00

Our pick

Manchester City to win

62%Lost

Result

Manchester City1:2Aston Villa

Manchester City v Aston Villa

Our model leaned Manchester City to win at 62%. Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa. Pick missed.
Key Takeaways
Result

Aston Villa won 2-1 away at Manchester City.

Goals

3 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.

Match FactsThe record of the game
CompetitionPremier League
ResultManchester City 1–2 Aston Villa
Kick-off
Goals23' Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City) · 47' Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) · 61' Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
xGManchester City 1.32 · Aston Villa 1.97
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First Goal
Antoine Semenyo
23'⚽
Antoine Semenyo
Match Report
Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa: Villa Stun City at the Etihad to Seal Top-Four Finish
CMConnor Maguire

Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa: Villa Stun City at the Etihad to Seal Top-Four Finish

Aston Villa produced a composed and clinical performance to beat Manchester City 1-2 at the Etihad Stadium on the final day of the Premier League season, securing fourth place and Champions League football for another year.

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Key Events
  1. 23'
    Manchester CityAntoine SemenyoAntoine Semenyo
    Right foot shot
  2. 46'
    Aston VillaMatty CashMatty Cash
    off: Andrés García
  3. 47'
    Aston VillaOllie WatkinsOllie Watkins
    Left foot shot
  4. 58'
    Manchester CityRayan CherkiRayan Cherki
    off: Antoine Semenyo
  5. 59'
    Manchester CityMateo KovacicMateo Kovacic
    off: Bernardo Silva
  6. 61'
    Aston VillaOllie WatkinsOllie Watkins
    assist: Ross Barkley
  7. 63'
    Aston VillaPhil FodenPhil Foden
  8. 73'
    Aston VillaAmadou OnanaAmadou Onana
    off: Lamare Bogarde
  9. 73'
    Aston VillaPau TorresPau Torres
    off: Victor Lindelöf
  10. 73'
    Aston VillaYouri TielemansYouri Tielemans
    off: Douglas Luiz
  11. 77'
    Manchester CityJérémy DokuJérémy Doku
    off: Tijjani Reijnders
  12. 77'
    Manchester CityRayan Aït-NouriRayan Aït-Nouri
    off: Nathan Aké
  13. 78'
    Manchester CityJosko GvardiolJosko Gvardiol
    off: John Stones
  14. 82'
    Manchester CityRico LewisRico Lewis
    Foul
  15. 86'
    Aston VillaJohn McGinnJohn McGinn
    off: Ross Barkley
  16. 90+2'
    Manchester CityPhil FodenPhil Foden
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Manchester City 1.32 xGAston Villa 1.97 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

The Premier League table is split into conferences, so a single ladder here would repeat rank numbers. See the full standings →

Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Manchester City vs Aston Villa?

The match finished 1-2 to Aston Villa.

Who won Manchester City vs Aston Villa?

Aston Villa won the match 2-1.

When did Manchester City vs Aston Villa take place?

The match took place on Sunday, 24 May 2026.

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📊 Match recap and data context

Manchester City fell to Aston Villa 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League upset. Our model backed City at 62% probability, a pick that did not land. Villa's recent form showed two wins in their last five matches, while City had won their sole recent outing. The result marked Villa's second victory in their head-to-head record against City. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result moved Aston Villa level on points with Manchester City in the title race, with both teams separated by goal difference rather than points. City remained in 2nd position but lost ground after this defeat; Villa climbed to 4th. The outcome suggested the title contest remained competitive and that City's earlier dominance could not be taken for granted across the season's remainder.

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