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The game was Remi Garde's first in charge of Villa

Vincent Kompany heads the ball onto the bar (2015 Getty Images)

Aston Villa marked Remi Garde's first game in charge by frustrating Manchester City 0-0 to end a seven-game losing streak in a meeting of the bottom and top teams in the Premier League on Sunday.

Villa remains five points from safety but did at least stop its alarming slump after surviving a late scare when Fernando thumped the bar.

Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan's reaction stop denied Raheem Sterling, and Kevin De Bruyne missed a clear second-half chance as City failed to find a breakthrough.

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There was a renewed sense of confidence despite Villa's run of losses, the first six of which led to Tim Sherwood's firing.