12:19, 3'
Man City 0-0 Aston Villa
Grealish seems to thrive off criticism and as Villa fans boo their former player, the City star drifts through a host of players before trying to send Alvarez through on goal.
Boo him at your own peril!
12:17, 1'
Man City 0-0 Aston Villa
Manuel Akanji swats away a developing Villa attack to concede a corner that is cleared convincingly. Foden tries to lead a counter-attack but Villa get bodies behind the ball well.
12:16
Man City 0-0 Aston Villa
Nathan Salt, Mail Sport, at the Etihad Stadium:
'Feels so odd seeing a City team walk out and Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne aren't in it.