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Man City playing a 433 by the looks of things. Finlay Gorman and Harrison Miles switching between a double pivot and six and eight midfield. Characteristically of City sides both fullbacks are pushed forward in possession. 🟣 1-1 🔵 [17'] #FAYouthCup | #FAYC | #ManCity

CHANCE | Villa. Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba is played in after City gift possession away in their own half. His left footed effort is tipped over for a corner. 🟣 1-1 🔵 [28'] #FAYouthCup | #FAYC | #ManCity | #AVFC

GOAL | VILLA LEAD THROUGH A SCREAMER! Cole Brannigan's eyes light up as a corner is cleared to the edge of the box. It sits up perfectly for a first time half volley, and he obliges, smashing his strike into the top left. 🟣 2-1 🔵[31'] #FAYouthCup | #FAYC | #ManCity | #AVFC

Three additional minutes added to end the half. 🟣 2-1 🔵[45'] #FAYouthCup | #FAYC | #ManCity | #AVFC

An even first half separated by a Cole Brannigan rocket. City have dominated the ball but Villa have looked more of a goal threat. Bar their goal the visitors haven't been sharp and clinical in the final third. #FAYouthCup | #FAYC | #ManCity | #AVFC

▶️ The final 45 minutes of the FA Youth Cup is underway. Man City Substitution ➡️ON | Matthew Henderson-Hall ⬅️OFF | Christian Dunbar-McDonald 🟣2-1 🔵[46'] #FAYouthCup | #FAYC | #ManCity | #AVFC

CHANCE | VILLA. Another swift counter attack. Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba slots in Bradley Burrowes and the right winger goes for the near top corner, forcing a solid save from Oliver Whatmuff. 🟣2-1 🔵[49'] #FAYouthCup | #FAYC | #ManCity | #AVFC

CHANCE | CITY. Reigan Heskey cuts inside and unleashes a right footed effort that slides by the far top right corner. 🟣2-1 🔵[56'] #FAYouthCup | #FAYC | #ManCity | #AVFC

GOAL | VILLA! Another superb effort and Villa lead by TWO. Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba cuts in off the left wing and riffles a low effort into the near post that finds the net. Aston Villa on top this half. 🟣 3-1 🔵 [66'] #FAYouthCup | #FAYC | #ManCity | #AVFC

⏱️10 Minutes left at Villa Park. City dominating the ball and chances, looking for a way back in. A continued lack of quality on balls in the final third means they've fallen short of creating a second. Villa holding firm. 🟣 3-1 🔵 [80'] #FAYouthCup | #FAYC | #ManCity | #AVFC

Attendance: 25,073 Plenty of Villa fans who have been making their voices heard all game. A solid collection supporting Man City as well. 🟣 3-1 🔵 [84'] #FAYouthCup | #FAYC | #ManCity | #AVFC

🏆 VILLA are FA Youth Cup WINNERS. They came from behind after an early goal and are deservedly winners. Defensively strong and clinical on the break, they made their chance count more than City. #FAYouthCup | #FAYC | #ManCity | #AVFC

🩷⚪️🟢 Qirat is super unlucky there. Best horse in the race but got boxed in and couldn’t find an opening. Looked like when it got through it had enough but has been done in the final stride. #Ascot #HorseRacing

🐎 A fantastic career in the saddle for Rachael Blackmore as she announces her retirement. #HorseRacing

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Edwards as our new head coach. Welcome to Boro, Rob! 🔴⚪️

⚽️Goal Of The Season Nominations! From a long range volley, to a free-kick, and top corners🎯. Here are your four finalists. 1. Elle Scott 2. Tyra Wilson 3. Erin Williams 4. Katie Jones *The vote will be conducted by the players and staff. #WeAreFGR💚 | Sports Direct

🗺️ How our 2025/26 travels look. 🛣️Two new trips - A short journey to Gloucester City and a trip down to south coast to face Saltash United. #WeAreFGR💚 | Sports Direct

🏏 Test cricket is just the best. #ENGvIND