Aston Villa Stun Unbeaten Manchester City to End Dream RunAston Villa Stun Unbeaten Manchester City to End Dream Run In a stunning upset that sent shockwaves through the footballing world, Aston Villa dealt a major blow to Manchester City’s hopes of an unbeaten season with a resounding 2-0 victory at Villa Park. Manchester City, who had been riding high after winning their first 18 Premier League games, were humbled by a determined and resilient Villa side. The hosts took the lead in the 22nd minute when Ollie Watkins capitalized on a defensive error by the City backline. City struggled to find their rhythm in the first half and their frustrations boiled over after the break. In the 57th minute, Kyle Walker was sent off for a reckless tackle on Jack Grealish, leaving the visitors with a mountain to climb. Aston Villa took full advantage of their numerical superiority and doubled their lead in the 79th minute. John McGinn dribbled past two City defenders and fired a powerful shot into the bottom corner. City threw everything forward in the dying minutes, but Villa’s defense stood firm. The final whistle heralded a famous victory for Villa and a major setback for Manchester City. The defeat not only ended City’s unbeaten streak but also snapped their 21-match winning run in all competitions. It was the first time Pep Guardiola’s side had lost in the Premier League since January 2021. Villa’s triumph was a collective effort, with Watkins and McGinn leading the way. Emiliano Martinez was also outstanding in goal, making several crucial saves to preserve his clean sheet. For City, the defeat will serve as a wake-up call. Despite their remarkable start to the season, they have shown they are not invincible. The result leaves Villa in 13th place in the Premier League table, while Manchester City remain top but now only three points clear of Liverpool.
