Manchester City — - Aston Villa

In their most recent Premier League meeting on , Aston Villa secured a 1-0 victory at home.

: Manchester City struggled without a natural defensive midfielder, leading to a tactical "masterclass" from Unai Emery's side. Manchester City - Aston Villa

: This defeat was part of a difficult run for Pep Guardiola's team, which included losing five of seven league games around that period. Head-to-Head Highlights In their most recent Premier League meeting on

The rivalry between and Aston Villa is currently defined by Villa's emergence as a "bogey team" for the reigning champions at Villa Park. While City has historically dominated this fixture, they have now lost on their last three visits to the West Midlands. Recent Match & Form Manchester City - Aston Villa