Aston Villa upset Manchester City with a 1-0 victory in the EPL. The win puts Villa in third place in the standings. Following the game, manager Unai Emery downplayed any hopes of a title bid, stating that they are not contenders yet. Villa’s goalkeeper, Emi Martinez, delivered a stellar performance, denying Manchester City’s attempts to score. With Villa’s 14-game winning streak at home, it is clear that Villa is a force to be reckoned with. Despite City coach Pep Guardiola’s praise for Villa, he acknowledged that his team struggled to compete effectively. In other EPL news, Liverpool defeated Sheffield United 2-0, while Manchester United secured a 2-1 win against Chelsea. Other results included Fulham’s 5-0 victory over Nottingham Forest and Brighton’s 2-1 win against Brentford. Bournemouth also emerged victorious with a 2-0 win against Crystal Palace.