Premier LeagueFull time · 24 May 2026

Manchester City

Lost · xG 1.32LDWWWLast 5

Full time

1 — 2

90+4'

⚽ Antoine Semenyo 23' · ⚽ Ollie Watkins 47' · ⚽ Ollie Watkins 61'

Aston Villa

Won · xG 1.97WWWDWLast 5

PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ Aston Villa · last goal · 61'

Manchester City · 1.32 xG1.97 xG · Aston Villa

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

Key Takeaways

Result

Aston Villa claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Aston Villa end of the standings.

Match Facts

VenueN/A

AttendanceN/A

RefereeN/A

RoundN/A

CompetitionPremier League

First Goal

23'⚽

Antoine Semenyo

Match Report

CMConnor Maguire

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

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Key Events

23'
Antoine Semenyo
Right foot shot
46'
Matty Cash
off: Andrés García
47'
Ollie Watkins
Left foot shot
58'
Rayan Cherki
off: Antoine Semenyo
59'
Mateo Kovacic
off: Bernardo Silva
61'
Ollie Watkins
assist: Ross Barkley
63'
Phil Foden
73'
Amadou Onana
off: Lamare Bogarde
73'
Pau Torres
off: Victor Lindelöf
73'
Youri Tielemans
off: Douglas Luiz
77'
Jérémy Doku
off: Tijjani Reijnders
77'
Rayan Aït-Nouri
off: Nathan Aké
78'
Josko Gvardiol
off: John Stones
82'
Rico Lewis
Foul
86'
John McGinn
off: Ross Barkley
90+2'
Phil Foden

Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Manchester City 1.32 xGAston Villa 1.97 xG

Cumulative · approximated from goal events

Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Premier League standings.

#	Team	P	W	D	L	Pts
1	Sunderland	0	0	0	0	0
2	Tottenham Hotspur	0	0	0	0	0
3	Liverpool	0	0	0	0	0
4	Manchester City	0	0	0	0	0
5	Fulham	0	0	0	0	0
6	Everton	0	0	0	0	0
7	Manchester United	0	0	0	0	0
8	Aston Villa	0	0	0	0	0

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.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

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.

Manchester City v Aston Villa · Premier League · 24/05/2026, 16:00:00