Breaking News: Man City Demolished by Aston Villa in Stunning FA Cup UpsetBreaking News: Man City Demolished by Aston Villa in Stunning FA Cup Upset In a seismic shock that has sent shockwaves through the footballing world, Aston Villa has stunned reigning Premier League champions Manchester City in a thrilling FA Cup third-round tie. After a competitive first half that saw City dominate possession but fail to break through the resolute Villa defence, the game exploded into life in the second period. Villa talisman, Ollie Watkins, opened the scoring in the 50th minute after a brilliant solo run that left City defenders in his wake. Just ten minutes later, the Villains doubled their lead through Leon Bailey, who curled a stunning shot into the top corner from outside the box. City, visibly rattled by Villa’s resurgence, struggled to find their rhythm and were further punished in the 79th minute when Watkins struck again to complete his brace. The game ended 3-0 in favour of Aston Villa, marking one of the most significant upsets in recent FA Cup history. Villa have now eliminated City from the competition for the first time since 2019. The defeat is a major blow to City’s hopes of winning an unprecedented quadruple this season, having already secured the League Cup and being well-positioned in both the Premier League and Champions League. Villa, on the other hand, will be buoyed by this famous victory and will now face Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup. The result has also heightened expectations surrounding Unai Emery’s reign as Villa manager, with the Spaniard now seen as a potential contender for major silverware. The FA Cup has once again proven its ability to produce unforgettable moments, and this stunning upset will go down in the annals of the competition’s illustrious history.
