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Aston Villa used a superb set-piece to secure their victory over Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. <\/strong><\/p>\n Matty Cash<\/a> was the man to apply the final touch as Villa beat Manchester City 1-0 at Villa Park<\/a>, ending a run of nine games unbeaten for Pep Guardiola<\/a>\u2018s side. <\/p>\n The Citizens had looked to be on the charge after a slow start to the season, but were stopped in their tracks by Unai Emery<\/a>\u2018s men. <\/p>\n Amadou Onana was key against Manchester City<\/a>, putting in a heroic defensive display that saw him cut out attack after attack from the visitors.<\/p>\n There was disappointment in one respect, however, with Emi Buendia spotted leaving Villa Park on crutches<\/a> after he was forced off in the first half.<\/p>\n Cash<\/a> has already scored from outside of the box once this season, netting from range as Villa drew 1-1 with Sunderland<\/a>. <\/p>\n The right-back has a keen eye for goal, and put it to full use against Manchester City on Sunday, scoring from his only shot.<\/p>\n The 28-year-old also created a big chance, won half of his duels and made three clearances in what was a brilliant individual display.<\/p>\n With a corner in the 19th minute, Villa<\/a> went short to Buendia<\/a>, who played a raking ball that found Cash on the edge of the box.<\/p>\n With his first touch, the Poland international took the ball away from Bernardo Silva, and with his second, he found the bottom corner.<\/p>\n Analysing the goal for Sky Sports on Sunday, Jamie Carragher<\/a> highlighted the fact that Villa found Cash in space.<\/p>\n \u201cI said it might have been a slight surprise,\u201d the former Liverpool defender explained. \u201cBut I don\u2019t think it should have been. <\/p>\n \u201cWhen you actually think about Matty Cash, he\u2019s got a goal this season. This was his eighth shot this season from outside the box, five of them have come from set-piece situations. <\/p>\n \u201cSo he is a real danger for the opposition. Set-piece wise, that might have been a little secret for Aston Villa but it\u2019s not now. It\u2019s out there.\u201d<\/p>\n What Matty Cash said about Villa\u2019s set-piece<\/p>\n Whether he is telling the truth or trying to stop Villa\u2019s future opponents catching on, Cash disagreed with Carragher\u2019s analysis.<\/p>\n Speaking to BBC Match of the Day after the win, the defender said: \u201cIt was a nice strike. It\u2019s something we worked on yesterday in training, not exactly for me to hit it. It was a special corner, but it wasn\u2019t meant for me.\u201c<\/p>\n Whatever the case may be, Cash will certainly be finding himself tracked by a defender or two more the next time Villa have a corner, and Emery may well have Carragher to thank for that.<\/p>\n The Spaniard and Austin MacPhee will already have several other plans to mix it up, that\u2019s for sure.<\/p>\n Enjoyed this article?<\/strong> Stay connected with all the latest Aston Villa news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on our new Instagram account \u2013 @villanews247<\/a><\/p>\n ![\"Matty](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1065902363-1024x682.jpg\")
Credit: ImagoJamie Carragher spills Villa set-piece secrets<\/p>\n\n Matty Cash<\/td>\n Vs Manchester City (H)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Minutes played<\/td>\n 90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Goals<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Big chances created<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tackles<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Clearances<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Duels won<\/td>\n 4\/8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n