Key events

8m ago

Half time: Aston Villa 1-0 Man City

17m ago

40 min: Great tackle by Dias!

29m ago

28 min: Ndiaye hits the post!

51m ago

GOAL! Aston Villa 1-0 Man City (Jackson 6)

2h ago

Team news: Foden back on the bench

2h ago

Preamble

Half-time reading

I’m looking forward to Older and Calmer, a duet between Jose and Indigo De Souza .

Half time: Aston Villa 1-0 Man City

A raw, compelling first half at Villa Park. Nicolas Jackson’s early goal capped a ferocious start from Villa – who had more than 90% of the possession at that stage – and set up a fascinating clash of styles.

City dominated the ball for the rest of the half: the impressive Iliman Ndiaye hit the post and was one of two City players to have penalty appeals turned down. But Villa, with Jackson and John McGinn outstanding, were a constant menace in transition.

In short: cracking game, more please!

45 min One minute of added time. Cherki’s curving pass towards Haaland is cut out by the last defender Lindelof.…