Aston Villa have defeated Manchester City to continue their pursuit of a top four finish in the Premier League. The Unai Emery-led team stunned City at Villa Park to maintain their 100% record at home this season, and also extend their winning streak at Villa Park to 15 games.
It was a statement victory for Aston Villa, defying the odds to sink the Premier League champions and extend their wait for a first Premier League win in four games.
Far from expectations, Aston Villa took the bull by the horn and dragged the contest with grit and desire against the Premier League champions.
With City hungry for their first victory in four games, it was thought the star-studded Manchester club will roast Aston Villa and dismantle the fortress they have built at Villa Park but Unai Emery proved his class, firing Villa pass the away side with a narrow win.
Manchester City had more of the possession but were pegged back by a more solid defense of the host.
Despite coming under intense pressure, Aston Villa maintained a perfect attacking flair and were dangerous charging forward.
With a desire and more hunger for a win, the home side fired 22 shots with 7 on target while Manchester City recorded only 2 attempts with the 2 on target.
Both sides drew blank in the first half as they failed to find the back of the net.
Aston Villa stepped up their game in the second half but it almost ended barren as well before Bailey rose to the occasion with a 74th minute goal to give the home side the lead.
Manchester City fought virulently to return even the scores bur could unsettle Villa's solid backline.
Bailey's lone turned out the match-winner as Villa held up to grab a narrow and statement win over Manchester City.
The defeat to City have now extended Guardiola's wait for their first Premier League win to four matches, leaving them fourth on the table after 15 games.
It was a statement victory for Aston Villa, defying the odds to sink the Premier League champions and extend their wait for a first Premier League win in four games.
Far from expectations, Aston Villa took the bull by the horn and dragged the contest with grit and desire against the Premier League champions.
With City hungry for their first victory in four games, it was thought the star-studded Manchester club will roast Aston Villa and dismantle the fortress they have built at Villa Park but Unai Emery proved his class, firing Villa pass the away side with a narrow win.
Manchester City had more of the possession but were pegged back by a more solid defense of the host.
Despite coming under intense pressure, Aston Villa maintained a perfect attacking flair and were dangerous charging forward.
With a desire and more hunger for a win, the home side fired 22 shots with 7 on target while Manchester City recorded only 2 attempts with the 2 on target.
Both sides drew blank in the first half as they failed to find the back of the net.
Aston Villa stepped up their game in the second half but it almost ended barren as well before Bailey rose to the occasion with a 74th minute goal to give the home side the lead.
Manchester City fought virulently to return even the scores bur could unsettle Villa's solid backline.
Bailey's lone turned out the match-winner as Villa held up to grab a narrow and statement win over Manchester City.
The defeat to City have now extended Guardiola's wait for their first Premier League win to four matches, leaving them fourth on the table after 15 games.