As part of the 15th date of the England – Premier League 2023-2024 tournament, Aston Villa made their home team count with a victory against the Citizens at the Villa Park stadium. The local team scored the only goal of the game 28 minutes into the second half, through Leon Bailey. Youri Tielemans handled the ball and the forward defined from the semicircle with a shot that ended up inside the goal.
Douglas Luiz had the opportunity to increase the difference, but the post denied him the goal cry at 85 minutes of the second stage.
The figure of the match was Leon Bailey. The Aston Villa forward showed his best level by scoring 1 goal, shooting 5 times into the opponent’s goal and making 17 correct passes.
Douglas Luiz also played a good game. The Aston Villa midfielder made 36 correct passes and searched for the opponent’s goal with 5 shots.
A high foul rate constantly slowed down the game on the court. There were several reprimands: John Stones, Rico Lewis, Ollie Watkins and Boubacar Kamara.
Aston Villa strategist Unai Emery stopped the starting eleven with a 4-4-2 formation with Emiliano Martínez in goal; Ezri Konsa, Diego Carlos, Pau Torres and Lucas Digne on the defensive line; Youri Tielemans, Douglas Luiz, Boubacar Kamara and John McGinn in the middle; and Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins in attack.
For their part, those chosen by Josep Guardiola took to the field with a 4-5-1 formation with Ederson between the three sticks; Kyle Walker, Rúben Dias, Manuel Akanji and Josko Gvardiol in defense; Rico Lewis, John Stones, Phil Foden, Julián Álvarez and Bernardo Silva in midfield; and Erling Haaland up front.
John Brooks was appointed as the main referee for the match at the Villa Park stadium.
On the next day Aston Villa will face Arsenal at home and the Citizens will play the away game against Luton Town.
With this result, the host accumulates 32 points throughout the competition and occupies third place. For its part, the visit totals 30 units and is in fourth place.
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