Aston Villa is flagged for offside. Ollie Watkins has been caught offside, along with Ezri Konsa.

Substitution for Manchester City: Manuel Akanji comes on to replace Kevin De Bruyne.

Goal! Manchester City takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against Aston Villa. Matheus Nunes finds the back of the net with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box. What a finish by Matheus Nunes!

Another offensive push from Manchester City. Rúben Dias rises in the center of the box and heads the ball towards the goal, but it’s expertly saved in the top middle of the net. The assist came from Kevin De Bruyne, who delivered a precise cross. Rúben Dias' attempt was on target.

Corner awarded to Manchester City after a deflection off John McGinn. John McGinn will take the corner kick.

Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Nico O'Reilly.

Another offensive push underway. Donyell Malen from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's expertly saved in the bottom right corner. Donyell Malen's attempt is on target.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa after Nico O'Reilly allowed the ball to go out. Nico O'Reilly will take the corner kick.

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City has been shown a yellow card.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Donyell Malen comes on to replace Morgan Rogers. Donyell Malen is now on the field.

Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Ollie Watkins commits a foul for Aston Villa.

Axel Disasi commits a foul on an Aston Villa player.

Offside call against Aston Villa. Ollie Watkins has been flagged for being offside. Axel Disasi is also in an offside position.

Bernardo Silva commits a foul for Manchester City.

Foul committed by Bernardo Silva - Manchester City player Bernardo Silva has been penalized for a foul.

Offside call against Manchester City. Omar Marmoush has been flagged for offside. Ilkay Gündogan is also in an offside position.

Matheus Nunes of Manchester City has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Matheus Nunes commits a foul against Manchester City.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Marco Asensio replaces Amadou Onana. Marco Asensio comes on.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins comes on to replace Marcus Rashford.

Substitution for Manchester City: Jérémy Doku comes on to replace James McAtee. Jérémy Doku is now on the field.

Missed opportunity! Omar Marmoush from Manchester City takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes just to the left and misses the target. Omar Marmoush's attempt is off the mark.

Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Missed opportunity! Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City attempts a header from the center of the box, but it sails over the goal. The chance was set up by Kevin De Bruyne, who delivered a cross following a corner. Gvardiol's shot goes wide of the target.

Corner awarded to Manchester City after a deflection off Amadou Onana. Amadou Onana will take the corner kick.

Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa earned a free kick in his own half after being fouled by Omar Marmoush.

Missed opportunity! Marcus Rashford from Aston Villa took a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right side, but it went just wide. The assist came from Morgan Rogers, who delivered a precise through ball. Rashford's attempt was off target.

Morgan Rogers commits a foul against Aston Villa.

Substitution for Aston Villa: John McGinn comes on to replace Jacob Ramsey.

Substitution for Aston Villa: Axel Disasi comes on to replace Matty Cash. Axel Disasi is now on the field.

Missed opportunity! James McAtee from Manchester City took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a quick counterattack, but it went wide of the goal.

Josko Gvardiol commits a foul for Manchester City.

Corner awarded to Manchester City after a foul by Morgan Rogers. Morgan Rogers will take the corner kick.

The attempt is thwarted. Omar Marmoush from Manchester City takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. Kevin De Bruyne provided the assist. Omar Marmoush's shot is denied.

Missed opportunity! Nico O'Reilly from Manchester City attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. O'Reilly's shot was off target.

Corner awarded to Manchester City after Boubacar Kamara's defensive play. Rúben Dias will take the corner kick.

Corner awarded to Manchester City after Lucas Digne allowed the ball to go out. Lucas Digne will take the corner kick.

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City was awarded a free kick in the attacking zone after being fouled by Amadou Onana.

Corner awarded to Manchester City after Amadou Onana allowed the ball to go out. Amadou Onana will take the corner kick.

Corner awarded to Manchester City after Matty Cash's defensive play. Josko Gvardiol is set to take the corner kick.

Missed opportunity! Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City attempted a header from the center of the box but it went wide to the left. The chance was set up by Kevin De Bruyne, who delivered a cross following a corner. Gvardiol's shot was off target.

Corner awarded to Manchester City after Amadou Onana's foul. James McAtee will take the corner kick.

Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Nico O'Reilly of Manchester City has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position following a foul by Morgan Rogers.

Foul committed by Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa.

The first half has concluded with the score tied at 1-1 between Manchester City and Aston Villa.

Foul committed by Lucas Digne - Aston Villa's Lucas Digne has been penalized for a foul.

Missed opportunity! Amadou Onana of Aston Villa attempted a header from close range but sent it wide to the left. The chance came from a cross by Marcus Rashford following a corner. Onana's shot was off target.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa after Rúben Dias allowed the ball to go out. Rúben Dias will take the corner kick.

Omar Marmoush commits a foul on Manchester City.

Offside call against Manchester City. Matheus Nunes has been flagged for being offside, and so has Mateo Kovacic.

Another offensive push! Marcus Rashford from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper. Rashford's effort is on target.

Opportunity wasted. Omar Marmoush from Manchester City attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area, but his shot went wide of the target.

Lucas Digne of Aston Villa has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Foul committed by Lucas Digne - Aston Villa's Lucas Digne has been penalized for a foul.

Missed opportunity! Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City heads the ball from close range, but it sails over the bar. The assist came from Kevin De Bruyne, who delivered a cross following a corner. Gvardiol's attempt goes wide of the target.

Corner awarded to Manchester City after Youri Tielemans allowed the ball to go out. Youri Tielemans will take the corner kick.

Another offensive push from Manchester City. Mateo Kovacic takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper. Mateo Kovacic's attempt is on target.

Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa committed a foul.

Another offensive push from Manchester City. Kevin De Bruyne rises to meet the ball with a header from the middle of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes a crucial save. De Bruyne's attempt is on target.

Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa committed a foul.

Omar Marmoush has committed a foul against Manchester City.

Goal! It's now Manchester City 1, Aston Villa 1. Marcus Rashford of Aston Villa successfully converts the penalty, striking it with his right foot into the bottom right corner. Marcus Rashford has scored from the penalty spot.

Aston Villa has been awarded a penalty! Jacob Ramsey is brought down inside the box after a challenge from Rúben Dias.

VAR Review: Potential Penalty for Aston Villa. Jacob Ramsey's situation under review - No Penalty Awarded.

Goal! Manchester City takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Aston Villa. Bernardo Silva finds the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the bottom right corner. What a finish from Bernardo Silva!

Corner awarded to Manchester City after Matty Cash allowed the ball to go out. Matty Cash will take the corner kick.

Marcus Rashford from Aston Villa takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it strikes the right post. The assist came from Youri Tielemans. Rashford's attempt hits the woodwork.

Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

That's a wrap! The match has concluded with Manchester City securing a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa.

Omar Marmoush committed a foul against Manchester City.

Rúben Dias from Manchester City has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

The second half has concluded with the final score: Manchester City 2, Aston Villa 1.

Corner awarded to Manchester City after Boubacar Kamara allowed the ball to go out.

Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa earned a free kick in the defensive area.

Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa committed a foul.

Nico O'Reilly of Manchester City committed a foul.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.

Corner awarded to Manchester City after Lucas Digne gives away possession.

Another offensive push from Manchester City. Mateo Kovacic takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes a save right in the middle of the goal. Bernardo Silva provided the assist.

Missed opportunity! Nico O'Reilly from Manchester City took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

Morgan Rogers committed a foul against Aston Villa.

Match interruption - Manchester City.

The second half is underway with the score tied at 1-1 between Manchester City and Aston Villa.

Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City earned a free kick in the defensive area.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.

The attempt is thwarted. Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Pau Torres.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

Matty Cash from Aston Villa was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Ilkay Gündogan from Manchester City earned a free kick in an offensive position.

Match interruption due to an injury to Bernardo Silva of Manchester City.

The opening half of the match is underway.