Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero produced moments of brilliance to earn City a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday. Aston Villa’s disciplined defensive display kept City at bay for all but the final eight minutes of the game at Villa Park.

City bossed proceedings in the first half at Villa Park without ever truly exposing their hosts. Kolarov struck a deflected shot against the post in the first half, Edin Dzeko wasted two good chances and City failed to turn relentless pressure into goals.

Aguero hit the post from Milner's pass early in the second half, but Villa quickly counter-attacked and Joe Hart had to save from Kieran Richardson.

Belgian striker Benteke made his return for Villa as a substitute after six months on the sidelines, but it was City who dominated the closing stages.

Silva who had a magical game prodded wide and Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan saved from Aguero, Mangala and Frank Lampard, before Toure made the breakthrough with a curling left-foot shot from the edge of the box.

Aguero made the points safe in the 88th minute, gathering a pass from Milner and slotting a shot inside the right-hand post.

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