Aston Villa's Stunning Victory Over Manchester City Propels Them to Third Place

Aston Villa produced a dominant performance against Manchester City, outplaying and out-hustling them in a 1-0 victory. Unai Emery, Villa's head coach, finally overcame Pep Guardiola after 13 previous encounters. City barely landed a punch, registering only two shots, the fewest ever by a Guardiola side. Emery's tactical approach, including a box-shaped midfield and exploiting the wings, proved successful in disrupting City's rhythm. Villa's win showcased their potential as title contenders and marked a milestone in Emery's coaching career.