Manchester City clashed heads with Aston Villa at Villa Park earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Mancunian giants made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 19th minute when Matty Cash found the back of the net. Pep Guardiola’s men failed to mount a comeback and went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.
Man City struggled to find the equaliser in the second 45 minutes and crashed to a tough 1-0 loss away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each [Manchester City](https://the4thofficial.net/category/leagues/english-premier-league/manchester-city/) player fared during the clash against the Villans.
**GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma – 6/10**
He made one solid save at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet this afternoon.
**RB: Matheus Nunes – 7/10**
Nunes performed his defensive duties well but offered very little in the opponent’s half.
**CB: Ruben Dias – 7.5/10**
He put his foot through the ball when he could and was a good presence on the ball.
**CB: John Stones – 6/10**
Stones struggled to impress during his time on the field and was replaced at the hour mark.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 26: Players of Manchester City form a huddle prior to the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on October 26, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
**LB: Josko Gvardiol – 6/10**
He did his fair share of defending, but it was not enough today.
**CDM: Tijjani Reijnders – 5.5/10**
Reijnders struggled to get a foothold in the game and was substituted in the 75th minute.
**CM: Phil Foden – 7.5/10**
He made a lot of decent chances for others around him but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.
**CM: Bernardo Silva – 6/10**
Silva worked hard but struggled to influence the game in the final third.
**RW: Oscar Bobb – 6.5/10**
He came back to defend when needed and managed to shine at times on the right flank.
**LW: Savio – 6.5/10**
Savio caused some problems for his marker but failed to register a goal.
**ST: Erling Haaland – 6.5/10**
He was not shy of having a strike at goal, but struggled to find the cutting edge up top.
**Substitutes:**
**CM: Nico Gonzalez – 6/10**
His impact on the game was minimal.
**LB: Nico O’Reilly – 6.5/10**
He made one good chance in the opponent’s half.
**LW: Jeremy Doku – 6.5/10**
Doku added some pace to Guardiola’s attack.
**CAM: Rayan Cherki – 6/10**
He failed to find the back of the net.
**ST: Omar Marmoush – N/A**