Pep Guardiola was pleased with many aspects of Manchester City’s display in their 1-0 loss to Aston Villa on Sunday despite the Blues’ nine-game unbeaten streak coming to an end.Matty Cash’s

City’s Bernardo Silva criticised referee Michael Oliver after Matty Cash’s strike, claiming the official made a mistake. Silva contested the circumstances which led to Cash's goal, claiming that Matheus Nunes was fouled by Lucas Digne and that his team should have been awarded a free kick, instead of a corner to Villa.

Harvey Elliott was not included in Aston Villa's squad to face Manchester City and Unai Emery has explained the decision.

Aston Villa have secured an agreement to sign ASEC Mimosas striker Ibrahim Dosso, according to The Athletic journalist Jacob Tanswell. Villa have a deal is in place to bring the 16-year-old to the

Harvey Elliott was left out of Aston Villa's squad for their fixture with Manchester City, with conspiracy theories circulating that he could be sent back to Liverpool.

Jadon Sancho was the beneficiary of Emi Buendia’s first-half injury in Aston Villa’s latest game, but also suffered the ignominy of being replaced later in the match. Buendia has been in great form for Aston Villa of late, so it was a disappointing moment for fans to see him go down injured early on at Villa Park.

Aston Villa’s growing confidence under Unai Emery in recent seasons has created an environment where young players believe they can make a place for themselves. The club’s rise in domestic and