Manchester City suffered a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in Pep Guardiola's farewell match. The Citizens finished the 2025/26 Premier League season as runners-up with 78 points.

What happened?

Manchester City dominated the first half, with Antoine Semenyo scoring in the 23rd minute. However, Aston Villa equalized in the 47th minute through Ollie Watkins.

The turning point

Ollie Watkins struck again in the 61st minute, giving Villa a 2-1 lead. Manchester City pressed for an equalizer, but Phil Foden's goal in injury time was ruled out for offside.

The aftermath

The defeat marked the end of Pep Guardiola's decade-long reign at Manchester City. The team's current standing is: | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd in League, 78 pts, 23W-9D-6L from 38 games | | Recent form | LDWWD | | Last result | Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa (2026-05-24) | | Currently sidelined | Rodri

Manchester City will look to regroup and rebuild under new management. As of June 25, 2026, the team is preparing for the upcoming season.