Manchester City 3 Aston Villa 1 - Player Ratings
Expressandstar.com being you the Villa player ratings following defeat at Manchester City.
Emi Martinez
Will be slightly disappointed to be beaten at the near post for City’s opener, but no chance with the other two. Didn’t get much protection.
Exposed 5
Ashley Young
Struggled all afternoon against Jack Grealish and couldn’t provide any kind of positive contribution. Completely lost Rodri at the near post.
Restricted 4
Ezri Konsa
Worked hard under difficult circumstances. Great clearance off the line, but was rushed in possession and distribution suffered.
Wayward 5
Calum Chambers
Back in the team, replacing the injured Tyrone Mings. Isn’t the first and won’t be the last centre-back to be tormented by Erling Haaland.
Forgettable 4
Lucas Digne
Yet again failed to last the hour. Looks to have lost confidence and substitution was only a matter of time after another booking.
Poor 4
Jacob Ramsey
Never gave up and covered a lot of ground. Can count himself slightly unlucky to give away Grealish penalty.
Committed 6
Boubacar Kamara
Failed to physically impose himself on the game and was chasing shadows for most of the afternoon.
Passive 5
Douglas Luiz
Provided yet another assist for Ollie Watkins and put in positive shift on a tough afternoon.
Professional 6
Emi Buendia
Villa needed Buendia at his very best in this game, but he was a passenger throughout and was deservedly hooked on the hour.
Poor 4
Leon Bailey
Another frustrating performance from the forward, who struggled to hold on to the ball and snatched at two decent chances.
Frustrating 5
Ollie Watkins
Continues to flourish under Unai Emery and took his goal very well, despite being starved of possession. Can hold his head high.
Bright 7
Substitutes
Jhon Duran (for Bailey, 60) Looked very lively and took up excellent positions. Smashed the crossbar with a superb effort late on. Promising 7; John McGinn (for Buendia, 60) Industrious and energetic. Put in tackles that were distinctly lacking in the first half. Example 7; Alex Moreno (for Digne, 60) Replaced the beleaguered Digne and gave more balance to Villa. Will be pushing for a start vs Arsenal. Balance 6; Matty Cash (for Ramsey, 76); Philippe Coutinho (for Young, 76). Not used: Dendoncker, Sinisalo, Zych, Swinkels.
