Result

Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 in the Premier League final matchweek (Matchweek 38) at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on 24 May 2026.

Goals

Antoine Semenyo 23' (Man City); Ollie Watkins 47', 61' (Aston Villa).

Match report

Antoine Semenyo gave Manchester City the lead from a scrappy set-piece in the 23rd minute as Pep Guardiola's side dominated the first half. Aston Villa turned the game around after the break, with Ollie Watkins levelling in the 47th minute before adding a superb second in the 61st minute to complete his brace. The result marked Guardiola's final match in charge of Manchester City, as well as the farewell appearances of captain Bernardo Silva and defender John Stones, while Villa's win secured them fourth place in the table. Watch the full Manchester City vs Aston Villa highlights and every goal above.

People also ask

What was the final score of Manchester City vs Aston Villa?

Aston Villa won 2-1 away at Manchester City in the final round of the 2025-26 Premier League season on 24 May 2026.

Who scored in Manchester City vs Aston Villa?

Antoine Semenyo scored for Manchester City in the 23rd minute, while Ollie Watkins scored twice for Aston Villa, in the 47th and 61st minutes.

What did the result mean for Manchester City vs Aston Villa?

The defeat marked Pep Guardiola's final game as Manchester City manager and the farewell appearances of Bernardo Silva and John Stones, while Aston Villa's win helped them finish fourth in the Premier League table.