Aston Villa 2 Manchester City 1 - player ratings

Emi Martinez

Beaten by Phil Foden at the death but his first half save from the same player was important in the context of the game. Handling strong as ever.

Stop 7

Matty Cash

Was given a tough time by Jack Grealish in the first half but the second half was a different story thanks to support from Kamara. Booked.

Improved 6

Ezri Konsa

Back in the centre of defence and back at his best. Always seemed to be in the right place to snuff out danger and rarely seemed troubled.

Assured 7

Pau Torres

Got the nod ahead of Tyrone Mings and justified the call with some important headers in the opening quarter as City looked to push on.

Headers 7

Lucas Digne

There is an argument to say the left-back has been Villa’s player of the season to this point. This was another impressive display.

Strong 7

Boubacar Kamara

Not only has the Frenchman got quickly back up to speed, he appears to have returned an even better player. A crucial cog in Emery’s plan.

Key 8

Amadou Onana

You might quibble with a few loose passes but it was the Belgium international’s presence which helped Villa dominate in midfield.

Measured 7

John McGinn

A very strong performance from the skipper, who has been in consistently good form for some time now. Got stuck in when it mattered.

Lively 7

Youri Tielemans

Relished the more attacking role which gave him the chance to create chances for Villa’s forward players. Big role in the opener.

Unleashed 8

Morgan Rogers

Made one, scored one and hit the post. City simply could not live with his power and pace and there is even better to come in the future.

Relentless 8

Jhon Duran

If the striker can maintain this kind of level then there will be no debate over who starts matches. Probably his best all-round performance for the club.

Prolific 8

Substitutes

Ollie Watkins (for Duran, 80), Emi Buendia (for Rogers, 90+1) Subs not used: Mings, Nedeljkovic, Bogarde, Maatsen, Barkley, Bailey, Olsen (gk).