Manchester City vs Villarreal 2-1 Highlights
4' [0-1] Cani
43' [1-1] Carlos Marchena (Own goal)
90' [2-1] Sergio Agüero
The UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Villarreal takes place at Etihad Stadium on 18th October, 2011 2:45 PM EDT. The host Manchester City surely performs in good form after beating Aston Villa by 4-1 in last game on the previous Saturday while Villarreal are said to try to improve up their form after getting draw against Getafe in last game.
In the last five matches, Manchester City succeeded in showing off their good performance by winning four games over Birmingham, Everton, Blackburn and Aston Villa. However, at the dramatic match with Bayern, Man City were taught a lesson by Bayern Munich in their first away trip in the Champions League on 27th September, 2011. After this competition, Manchester City will face to face with Manchester United at the top of the Premier League this week.
According to Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, he feels so happy to be entering next week's derby against Manchester United after seeing his side beat Aston Villa 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium. In fact, goals from Mario Balotelli, Adam Johnson, Vincent Kompany and James Milner secured all three points for Man City, which leapfrogged city rival United following its 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday.
Manchester City vs Villarreal Highlights: The dramatic match kicks off at Etihad Stadium on 18th October, 2011 2:45 PM EDT
On home ground, Manchester City has won 4, drawn 0 and lost 0 match, ranking the Citizens the second position in home team performance in the English Premier League
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admitted he could not keep all his players happy but at least believed he had a good understanding of their feelings
In contrast, Villarreal have made a disappointing start to this season’s Champions League. Villarreal won only one game over Mallorca with the score 2-0, lost two goals in the match with Napoli and drew three of five last matches against Getafe, Athletic Bilbao and Zaragoza. Historically, Villarreal have found Champions League away matches tough going with just one win in their last 11 away fixtures in this competition over recent seasons. Included in that sequence is five losses in their last six away fixtures and they did not score in any of those defeats. Their poor form has seen Villarreal drop to 11th in the LA Liga standings with only 7 points after 7 games this season. However, Villarreal remain a red warning as they have a good attack in spite of Nilmar’s absence due to surgery on his right knee. It is said that the problem for Villarreal is their ability of defense as they tend to concede and have let in 4 goals in their last 3 games.
On away ground, Villarreal has won 0, drawn 2 and lost 2 matches, ranking the Los Submarinos Amarillos 13th in away team performance in the Spain Primera Division
A win at Etihad is necessary to spark a real change of luck for Villarreal
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Manchester City vs Aston Villa October 2011 Highlights
Manchester City vs Villarreal Highlights (18/10/2011)