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Today's attendance is 53392.
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Manchester City with a deserved victory after a fine display
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That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
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Ball possession: Manchester City: 67%, Aston Villa: 33%.
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The referee signals a free kick as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa trips Bernardo Silva
90 + 5'
Phil Foden is penalised for pushing Matty Cash.
90 + 4'
The game is restarted.
90 + 4'
Ederson is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90 + 4'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90 + 3'
Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
90 + 3'
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90 + 3'
CROSSBAR! A shot from Jhon Duran stings the crossbar!
90 + 2'
Bernardo Silva from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Douglas Luiz
90 + 2'
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90 + 1'
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90 + 1'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
90 + 1'
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90 + 1'
The referee signals a free kick as Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa trips Julian Alvarez
90'
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 68%, Aston Villa: 32%.
90'
Kevin De Bruyne swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
88'
The referee signals a free kick as Bernardo Silva from Manchester City trips Philippe Coutinho
88'
Julian Alvarez from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Boubacar Kamara
88'
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
87'
The referee signals a free kick as Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City trips Douglas Luiz
87'
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
86'
Matty Cash is penalised for pushing Phil Foden.
85'
Goal kick for Aston Villa.
85'
Riyad Mahrez is leaving the field to be replaced by Nathan Ake in a tactical substitution.
85'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 69%, Aston Villa: 31%.
84'
Riyad Mahrez goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
83'
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
83'
Goal kick for Manchester City.
82'
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
82'
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
81'
Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
81'
Philippe Coutinho shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
81'
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
80'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 71%, Aston Villa: 29%.
80'
Manchester City start a counter attack.
80'
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
79'
Jhon Duran goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
78'
Aston Villa start a counter attack.
77'
Riyad Mahrez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
77'
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
76'
Goal kick for Aston Villa.
76'
Ashley Young is leaving the field to be replaced by Philippe Coutinho in a tactical substitution.
76'
Jacob Ramsey is leaving the field to be replaced by Matty Cash in a tactical substitution.
75'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
75'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Aston Villa: 30%.
74'
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
73'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
73'
Jhon Duran from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
73'
Ilkay Gundogan shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
72'
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
72'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
71'
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
71'
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
70'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Aston Villa: 30%.
70'
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
69'
Jack Grealish is leaving the field to be replaced by Phil Foden in a tactical substitution.
69'
Ilkay Gundogan shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
68'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
67'
Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
66'
Julian Alvarez heads towards goal...
66'
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
65'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Aston Villa: 30%.
65'
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
65'
The referee signals a free kick as Bernardo Silva from Manchester City trips Ashley Young
65'
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
64'
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
63'
Ezri Konsa commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
63'
Reckless challenge there. Ezri Konsa commits a rough foul on Julian Alvarez
63'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
61'
Douglas Luiz provided the assist for the goal.
61'
G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins scores with the right foot!
60'
Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by John McGinn in a tactical substitution.
60'
Lucas Digne is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Moreno in a tactical substitution.
60'
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
60'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Aston Villa: 30%.
59'
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
58'
A shot by Julian Alvarez is blocked.
57'
Goal kick for Aston Villa.
57'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
56'
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
56'
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
56'
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
55'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Aston Villa: 30%.
55'
Goal kick for Aston Villa.
55'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
54'
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
53'
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
53'
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
53'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
52'
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
51'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
51'
Julian Alvarez is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa.
50'
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
50'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 71%, Aston Villa: 29%.
50'
The referee signals a free kick as Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City trips Boubacar Kamara
49'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
49'
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
48'
Good effort by Rodri as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
48'
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
47'
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
46'
The referee signals a free kick as Ashley Young from Aston Villa trips Jack Grealish
46'
Ruben Dias is leaving the field to be replaced by Manuel Akanji in a tactical substitution.
46'
Erling Haaland is leaving the field to be replaced by Julian Alvarez in a tactical substitution.
46'
The second half is underway.

Half time

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It was a glorious performance by Manchester City, and their fans have something to cheer about during the HalfTime.
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It's over! The referee blows for half time
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Ball possession: Manchester City: 69%, Aston Villa: 31%.
45 + 3'
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
45 + 3'
Aston Villa start a counter attack.
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Manchester City are in control of the ball.
45 + 2'
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
45 + 1'
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45 + 1'
G O O O A A A L - Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City puts it away from the penalty spot with the left foot! [goalkeeper] chose the wrong side.
45'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 69%, Aston Villa: 31%.
45'
PENALTY! - Jacob Ramsey charges Jack Grealish from behind in the box and the ref points to the spot!
44'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
44'
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
42'
Riyad Mahrez takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
41'
The referee is not having the complaints from Ruben Dias who is given a yellow card for dissent
41'
Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kevin De Bruyne
40'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 71%, Aston Villa: 29%.
39'
Erling Haaland provided the assist for the goal.
39'
G O O O A A A L - Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City taps the ball in with the left! An easy finish for Ilkay Gundogan
38'
Goal kick for Aston Villa.
38'
A chance presents itself to Rodri from Manchester City but his header goes wide
37'
Lucas Digne from Aston Villa is booked after several commited fouls.
37'
Obstruction as Lucas Digne cuts off the run of Riyad Mahrez. A free-kick is awarded.
36'
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
35'
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
35'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
35'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 69%, Aston Villa: 31%.
35'
Leon Bailey comes back onto the field.
34'
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
34'
The game is restarted.
34'
Leon Bailey is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
34'
Leon Bailey is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
33'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
32'
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
32'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
31'
Goal kick for Aston Villa.
31'
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
30'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
30'
Kevin De Bruyne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
29'
Good effort by Jack Grealish as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
28'
Ruben Dias hand-balls.
28'
A shot by Bernardo Silva is blocked.
27'
Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ilkay Gundogan
26'
The referee signals a free kick as Ashley Young from Aston Villa trips Jack Grealish
25'
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
25'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 69%, Aston Villa: 31%.
24'
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
24'
Lucas Digne from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kevin De Bruyne
24'
Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
23'
A shot by Leon Bailey is blocked.
23'
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
23'
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
22'
Goal kick for Aston Villa.
22'
Erling Haaland from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
21'
Ruben Dias from Manchester City heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
21'
Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
21'
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Manchester City!
21'
VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
21'
A shot by Jack Grealish is blocked.
20'
Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
20'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Aston Villa: 30%.
20'
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
19'
The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Digne from Aston Villa trips Riyad Mahrez
18'
Goal kick for Aston Villa.
18'
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
18'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
17'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
16'
The referee signals a free kick as Bernardo Silva from Manchester City trips Jacob Ramsey
16'
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
14'
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
14'
Dangerous challenge by Erling Haaland from Manchester City. Emiliano Martinez on the receiving end of that.
13'
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
12'
Riyad Mahrez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
11'
Good effort by Ilkay Gundogan as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
11'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
10'
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
10'
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
10'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
9'
Jack Grealish from Manchester City is ruled offside.
9'
Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
8'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
8'
The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Digne from Aston Villa trips Riyad Mahrez
8'
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
7'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
7'
Goal kick for Manchester City.
6'
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
6'
Lucas Digne from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
5'
Ball possession: Manchester City: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
4'
Riyad Mahrez provided the assist for the goal.
4'
G O O O A A A L - Rodri from Manchester City heads the ball home!
4'
Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
4'
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
2'
Jacob Ramsey is penalised for pushing Ilkay Gundogan.
2'
Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
1'
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1'
A shot by Leon Bailey is blocked.
1'
It's a cold day for playing football.
1'
Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
0'
The referee starts the match.
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Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
0'
Welcome to Etihad Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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