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\"John<\/p>\n

Credit: Imago<\/p>\n

\"Max <\/p>\n

Sun 26 October 2025 15:57, UK <\/p>\n

Aston Villa secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Manchester City on Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Man City travelled to face Villa<\/a> with the hope of securing their fourth consecutive win in all competitions.<\/p>\n

Unai Emery<\/a> will have been keen to get back to winning ways after Villa lost 2-1 to Go Ahead Eagles<\/a> in the Europa League last time out.<\/p>\n

The Spaniard will have been delighted to see Matty Cash open the scoring against City<\/a> as his weak-footed effort found the corner after 19 minutes.<\/p>\n

The scoreline remained at 1-0 at Villa Park<\/a> as the home side put in a terrific defensive shift to shut Pep Guardiola\u2019s men out despite a late Erling Haaland scare.<\/p>\n

Now, Villa News<\/strong> has rated each player\u2019s performance out of 10 in B6.<\/p>\n

\"UnaiCredit: ImagoManchester City couldn\u2019t deal with John McGinn <\/p>\n

John McGinn looks set to sign a new deal at Villa<\/a> after what has been a stellar spell since signing in claret and blue back in 2018.<\/p>\n

The Scotland international\u2019s performance against City is just further proof of the asset he\u2019s been for the Villans over the years.<\/p>\n

McGinn picked up 31 touches throughout his 74-minute showing at Villa Park and in that time completed 11 passes and got two shots off.<\/p>\n

\"JohnCredit: Imago<\/p>\n

Four of those passes were into the final third as the 31-year-old looked to get his side forward where possible against Guardiola\u2019s men.<\/p>\n

The skipper also won four duels while being the most fouled player on the pitch, as he was brought down four times in the Midlands.<\/p>\n

A captain\u2019s performance from arguably Villa\u2019s most consistent performers this season and beyond.<\/p>\n

Ollie Watkins was poor again for Aston Villa<\/p>\n

Frustration surrounding Ollie Watkins is only growing louder and louder after what was yet another shocking performance.<\/p>\n

So many times, the England international let a poor touch get away with him and let himself down in a promising situation.<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old took two shots against City but kept up a zero per cent accuracy rate, which just isn\u2019t good enough for a lone striker.<\/p>\n

\"OllieCredit: Imago<\/p>\n

Watkins went without scoring again, but truly didn\u2019t contribute in any other area to justify why he stayed on the pitch for 85 minutes.<\/p>\n

Villa\u2019s number 11 lost two ground duels and failed to win a single aerial duel as his terrible afternoon continued in claret and blue.<\/p>\n

It truly wasn\u2019t Watkins\u2019 day, but serious questions about his form do need to be answered at some point.<\/p>\n

Aston Villa player ratings vs Manchester City<\/p>\n

Emi Martinez \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Matty Cash \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ezri Konsa \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pau Torres \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lucas Digne \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amadou Onana \u2013 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Boubacar Kamara \u2013 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morgan Rogers \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

John McGinn \u2013 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Emi Buendia \u2013 N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ollie Watkins \u2013 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Substitutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jadon Sancho \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ross Barkley \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Evann Guessand \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ian Maatsen \u2013 N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Donyell Malen \u2013 N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n

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