Manchester City vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Aston Villa today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Manchester City vs Aston Villa
A loose touch by Bernardo Silva ends City's latest attack and almost allows Aston Villa to counter. However, the move quickly breaks down. Emery's men have managed just one shot since half-time - and that missed the target.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa
Slipped through by Gundogan's low pass, Marmoush is left unmarked in the box, and he takes a touch before coolly picking out the bottom-left corner. However, the assistant's flag is immediately raised, as he was at least one yard offside.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa
Digne sees a cross claimed by Ortega, seconds before Bernardo Silva's throughball is cut out at the other end. This game - a crucial contest in the Premier League's top-five battle - remains in the balance.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa
Marmoush shoots well wide of the right-hand post when O'Reilly's nod down is not fully cleared, allowing Gundogan to lay it off in the box. Aston Villa are on the ropes now.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa
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Manchester City vs Aston Villa
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