we simply have to focus on this man
what sort of reception is he in for today as he returns to fate as old club live on ea tv
and i must say very agreeable conditions here at the etihad stadium
i'm derek ray getting ready to bring you all the action accompanied by my broadcasting
partner stuart robson and with the premier league season about to reach its conclusion
we're just minutes away from kickoff time it is manchester city up against aston villa
well what a season it's been derek we've seen everything drama at both ends of the table
some spectacular goals and plenty of entertainment the players of course will be
looking forward to a break now but hopefully not before they give us a good game today
and here's the manchester city lineup edison stands between the posts joao cancello starts
with kyle walker as full backs kevin de bruyne plays alongside rodri in the center of midfield
and on this tactical set up they have just the one player in attack
here's how the lineup looks for aston villa well it'll be interesting to see how the wingers play
today will they stay high and wide will they come in field and support the sender forward
and how deep will they come out of possession they're going to be key to this formation
and the game begins
given away by [ __ ]
now let's see what they can do here and collected tidally he had plenty to think about
well confirmation as we look at the table of newly crowned champions i say that but today is the
day when they'll receive that much coveted piece could be wonderful block body in the way again i
think the referee was spot on there a free kick in the end after he had attempted to play advantage
well manchester city will be looking to improve upon their result from the last game when they
drew against west ham united how might this one go it well in a tight game the draw wasn't
necessarily a bad result today i think we'll see a much better display stuart they've got to score
not out of the woods yet
right over for now it seems
well they've started the game really brightly here a real opening now it's got to be
and not cleared away properly perfect example of how to put in a tackle and a corner will be next
delivering it
sterling
body in the way
well many people have made this fellow they focus of attention ahead of today's match
returning to his boyhood club a big moment for him and you have to say what a warm reception the
fans have given him well he always talks about his development as a young player here and the
fans appreciate that he's certainly left on good terms that's why he's getting this warm reception
being pressed and pressed high
to take the lead and there it is the opening goal one nil and they'll feel they deserve it
well here's the replay and when you've got the ball at the back you've got to pass it
forward and he doesn't do that there he has his pocket picked and he's been rightly punished
so the match has restarted one nil here plenty of talk from the pundits coming into today's
game as regards fernandinho and the reports have been confirmed he has decided to end
what's been a brilliant oh and that challenge carried with it quite the element of risk
now what's the referee going to do next and this ordering off could mean the end
of their push today well there's no way back now he's really let his teammates down here
ruben diaz greavish another goal kick given
coutinho
it did look on for them but not to be
sterling i'm giving the ball away
well it's fair to say he's been across all the back pages and the focus of social media as well
leading into this game if you believe the stories coming out of the camp
this could be his final season could he be thinking about hanging up his boots
yeah if the rumors are correct it's going to be a big loss for the club they've come to rely on
his performances we all get to that age where it all becomes a little bit harder on the body
he's starting to get to that age so i wouldn't be too surprised a very effective clearance well
news to bring you from one of the other games and big news at that here's alex scott well
it was watford that were awarded the penalty the goalkeeper comes away as a hero because he
saved the day it remains nil-nil with 33 minutes played alex keeping us right up to date
bailey this could be the equalizer but oh what's an important save how about that well at least he
hit the target but he should really beat the keeper from there they should be level now
over it comes and still dangerous
on the counter looks on here options available oh nice ball over the top to chase
cutting the ball back splendid defending
and they'll get ready for the throw-in
moving the ball effectively goalkeeper getting in the way superb save
coutinho
mcginn
emiliano buendia showing a lot of guys
still trailing but they're upping the pressure the cross is on the defending not the best here
and crossing towards the far post but keeper's ball
they'll be disappointed with that delivery and the whistle is sounded for half time in this game
well i think we could accurately describe it as an all-action performance in the first half from
phil foden stuart your impressions well it was certainly a good first 45 minutes for the lad
obviously he got his goal to put them in front but he's looked lively throughout too
as anticipated plenty of talking points so far and now the second half is underway
leon bayley pressure exerted but he keeps the ball lucadina
bailey
denier and back with bailey
coutinho i'm not testing the keeper at all with that effort
right let's quickly join alex scott because alex i understand there's been a goal at stamford bridge
it's a goal for chelsea after a well-worked move he got himself on the end of a cross
with a beautiful header it's now one deal with 51 minutes played cheers alex
lucadina
well it is an occasion never to be missed and you'll see it live with us right here on ea tv
the champions league final it's manchester city versus paris saint-germain well the two best
teams in europe are there on merit but who will be the champions it should be an absolute belter
can we take advantage it's gone in well they're really in the mood here can they be stopped
well here's the replay and just look how quickly they break forward once they win the ball back
and then the shot could not be hit any better struck with such venom great goal
so a personnel change then
so two nail kevin de now
strength and control a big part of his game
well city haven't bossed the possession as you can see but their attacking player
has been really incisive it's been a really good display from them so far
walker a fine use of the ball
he has time to play us over
the pot now with silva joao cancello silva
the ball with rodrigue walker
well i believe a spot kick award in one of the other games let's hear all about it from alex well
it was watford that were awarded the penalty the keeper managed to get a touch but the power that
was on that shot he couldn't stop it going in it's now one all with 65 minutes play thank you alex
well not quite what he wanted to do with the pass well we have 20 minutes left in this game
cash ball played nicely splendor tackle and a throw-in coming up
and the substitution will occur now
laporte
they've regained possession
mcginn coutinho
he's given it straight to the opposition
direct ball into the box sterling a wonderful save well he reacts so
quickly there that's a great savings they will now make use of the substitutes bench
playing it in and the keeper getting across to stop it
but he's gone short with it
well he didn't miss by all that much well he struck it quite nicely but
the keeper was always in control of the situation he knew that was going wide
and news of a goal at anfield let's hear more from alex scott
yeah it's a third goal for liverpool it's now 3-1 with 82 minutes played many thanks alex
given away by [ __ ] that's how to blunt the edge of the opposing attack
and they'll get ready for the throw in
coutinho
really good diving save
he's tripping in the corner not really the ideal clearance
laportes
and there's the final whistle in a way this game had an academic quality about it everyone here
including the players just waiting for the moment when they can celebrate their accomplishments
the trophy will soon be theirs well it's been a long wait but it's worth it celebrating in front
of their own fans they've been excellent this season they fully deserve to be the champions
and that is a vivid picture of what we associate with this group of players
it's all about the team ethic you can see what it means to this tight-knit team real solidarity
well this is special for everybody at the club what a great moment for any young player
and this is what you dream about when you start playing football
when you're playing in the playground you want to win a cup brilliant moment
it's a special moment in the career of any footballer
and now for the trophy lift itself the cut winners
well you can just see what it means to those players and the manager that's fantastic stuff
there's always the element of chance in a cup competition
but my goodness they've taken the rough with the smooth and now they save up the moment
well for some of these players it would be the pinnacle of their careers
they just have to take it all in now and realize what they've achieved here it doesn't come much
better than this does it and just look at those fans they're full of their club everywhere
really a match made in heaven between players and fans
and these celebrations are going to continue for quite some time
and this is always part of the fun stuart the photographs
well this photo will be hanging up in the study for years to come won't it just make
sure you're in that front row that would be my advice so there we have it the league champions