The 9th round of the 2025/26 Premier League continued. Manchester City, who played away, conceded a goal to the opponent in the first half, but was unable to change the score in the following time and eventually lost to Aston Villa 0-1.

Two minutes into the match, Aston Villa's attack was cleared, and Buendia, who was at the top of the penalty area, took possession of the ball and shot from distance, but the ball went over the goal. In the sixth minute, Reinders took a diagonal pass from Oscar Bob and took a few steps before shooting, but the ball went over the post.

In the 13th minute, Watkins dribbled into the penalty area and passed the ball back, Oscar Bob fell to the ground to clear the ball and eliminated Aston Villa's attacking opportunity. In the 19th minute, Buendia made a cross, and Cash at the top of the penalty area received a long shot and scored, helping Aston Villa take the lead 1-0.

In the 21st minute, Manchester City attempted a counterattack. Haaland received a through ball from his teammate and shot into the penalty area, but the ball was saved by Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. In the 29th minute, Buendia, who had previously provided an assist, was injured and was replaced by Sancho after he could no longer hold on.

In the 31st minute, Aston Villa created an attacking opportunity. Sancho received the ball and shot, but his shot was blocked. Then McGinn received the ball at the top of the penalty area and shot from long range, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 40th minute, Savio kicked Morgan Rogers while attacking, and was shown a yellow card by the referee.

In the 49th minute of the second half, Foden passed the ball to Reinders, who ran into the penalty area and shot from long range, but the ball went wide. In the 59th minute, Aston Villa made a mistake in clearing the ball. Savio volleyed the ball but it was cleared. Savio's subsequent shot was blocked by Pau Torres.

In the 60th minute, Foden took a corner kick, and Gvardiol headed the ball, but it went over the post. In the 69th minute, Sancho broke into the penalty area and shot, but Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma saved it. In the 70th minute, Foden passed the ball into the penalty area against the defense, and Haaland jumped up to head the ball, but the ball was saved by Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

In the 74th minute, McGinn sent a through ball, Watkins received it and entered the penalty area, but it was cleared by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma. In the 89th minute, Malmush received the ball and passed it to the front of the goal, and Haaland pushed it in, but Malmush was offside and the goal was ruled out.

In the end, Manchester City lost 0-1 to Aston Villa away.