Man City v Aston Villa
Premier League 2025/26
Fixture Date – Sunday 24 May 2026
Kick-off – 4pm
Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Here are some key facts and historical insights about the Manchester City vs Aston Villa rivalry — one of English football’s oldest Premier League fixtures:

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🏆 Historical Head‑to‑Head

• The clubs have faced each other 182 times in all competitions, with Manchester City winning 81, Aston Villa 59, and 42 draws

• Since the Premier League began, they’ve met 49 times, of which City have won 30 and Villa just 9

• Overall in modern league meetings, City has won 34, Villa 9, and there have been 7 draws, with City scoring around 107 goals to Villa’s 47

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⏳ Rivalry Origins & Key Milestones

• First meeting was in October 1899, when Aston Villa won 2‑1

• One memorable early chapter: in 1972, City defeated Villa 1‑0 in the FA Charity Shield at Villa Park via a Francis Lee penalty

• A standout moment came in August 2008, when Gabriel Agbonlahor scored a “perfect” hat‑trick (left, right and header) in just seven minutes to inspire a 4‑2 Villa victory at home

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📊 Recent Trends & Results

• Manchester City has won 17 of their last 18 Premier League home games against Villa (L1), including 13 straight wins since a 2007 defeat

• In the December 2024 fixture at Villa Park, Aston Villa secured a shock 1‑0 win, their only victory in City’s last 17 encounters

• In April 2024, City responded with a 4‑1 win at the Etihad. Phil Foden scored a spectacular hat‑trick (including a free‑kick) to maintain City’s title race push

• More recently, on 23 April 2025, City edged Villa 2‑1 at the Etihad thanks to a stoppage‑time winner from Matheus Nunes, after Villa’s Rashford had equalised from the spot

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⚽ Managerial Battles & Context

• The fixture often pits Pep Guardiola against Unai Emery. Guardiola has dominated their shared history, winning 10, drawing 4, and losing just once in 15 prior meetings

• Aston Villa’s recent resurgence under Emery has seen them push City closely and even enjoy moments of victory at Villa Park, despite historical underdog status.

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📋 Quick Recap Table

Topic	Detail
First contested	October 1899
Total meetings	~182 matches
All-time head-to-head	City 81 – Villa 59 – Draws 42
Premier League meetings	City leads approx. 30 wins to Villa’s 9
Recent trend at Etihad	City won 17/18 (L1), 13 consecutive wins
Notable Villa win	December 2024: Villa 1–0 City
Managerial record	Guardiola 10W – Emery 1L in 15 vs matchups

📅 🚩 Match Details

• Fixture: Manchester City vs. Aston Villa

• Competition: 2025–26 Premier League (Matchweek 38, Final Day)

• Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026

• Kick‑off: 4:00 pm UK time

• Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester

This match marks the season finale and concludes a full 38-match Premier League campaign, as noted on official release reports

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🔍 Why This Fixture Matters

• Title or European places on the line? As a late May final day fixture, it may play a key role in deciding the league winner or securing Champions League qualification.

• Aston Villa’s travel swing: Villa lock in a trip to Manchester as part of a tough final run against top sides, making the fixture potentially significant in their final league position reserve.

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📋 Summary Table

Fixture	Date	Kick‑off	Venue
Man City vs Aston Villa (PL)	Sun, 24 May 2026	16:00 UK	Etihad Stadium

Here are some standout historic encounters between Manchester City and Aston Villa—a fixture that spans over 120 years and features some unforgettable moments:

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⚔️ Early Rivalry: Roots in the First Division

• Their first-ever meeting came in October 1899, when Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2–1

• Through the early 20th century, Villa often had the upper hand, with notable wins such as a 5–1 victory in December 1960 at Villa Park

• Villa also triumphed in the 1972 FA Charity Shield, defeating City 1–0 via a penalty

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🔄 Premier League Era: City’s Domination

• As of April 2025, the two clubs have met around 182 times in total, with City winning 81, Villa winning 59, and 42 draws

• In the Premier League, City’s superiority is clear: they’ve won 30 of their 49 league meetings, while Villa have just 9 wins

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🏆 Memorable Fixtures & Turning Points

Phil Foden’s Hat‑Trick (April 3, 2024)

City delivered a dominant 4–1 win at the Etihad, with Foden scoring a brilliant hat‑trick and Rodri opening the scoring—an emphatic mark of their title credentials

Villa Shock Victory (December 21, 2024)

Villa claimed a surprise 1–0 home win over City at Villa Park, their only league victory over City in a stretch of 17 encounters—breaking City’s long run of dominance

Dramatic Final‑Day Comeback (2021/22 Season)

In an iconic match, City turned a 2–0 deficit into a 3–2 win late in the second half—Rodri and Gundogan orchestrated the comeback, preserving City’s title push in classic fashion.

Late Winner (April 22, 2025)

Matheus Nunes scored a dramatic stoppage‑time winner at the Etihad, securing a 2–1 victory for City in a tightly contested mid‑season fixture

📋 Summary Table of Key Clashes

Date	Venue	Score	Highlight
Oct 1899	Villa Park	Villa 2–1	First-ever meeting
Dec 1960	Villa Park	Villa 5–1	One of Villa’s biggest wins early on
Aug 1972	Wembley (charity shield)	Villa 1–0	Villa lifted the FA Charity Shield
Apr 2024	Etihad	City 4–1	Foden hat-trick, commanding performance
Dec 2024	Villa Park	Villa 1–0	Rare and morale-boosting Villa victory
Apr 2025	Etihad	City 2–1	Nunes stoppage-time winner
May 2021/22	Mixed venues	City 3–2	Classic comeback preserving title hopes

🎟️ Hospitality Packages at a Glance

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• Citizens Package: East Stand middle-tier VIP seats, three-course carvery before kick-off, cash bar, match programme, parking.

• Legends Package: South Stand middle-tier behind goal, premium chef’s buffet, executive seating, beverages, match programme.

• Tunnel Club Premier Fine dining, wine, visits from club legends, match programme and gift.

• Tunnel Club  VIP lower-tier seats near the home dugout, 11-course bowl food, complimentary drinks, photo keepsakes.

• 1894 Bar Relaxed sports-bar style with premium padded seats along the halfway line and refreshments available to purchase.

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