Aston Villa stunned Manchester City with a gritty 1–0 victory at Villa Park, thanks to Matty Cash’s first-half strike. The Villans held firm against Pep Guardiola’s side, who dominated possession but couldn’t find a way past Emiliano Martínez. br br City pushed relentlessly, with Erling Haaland and Phil Foden probing, but Villa’s defensive discipline and Emery’s tactical setup frustrated the champions. The home side capitalized on their one clear chance, and Cash’s goal proved enough to seal a famous win.