GALLERY: Villa take on Manchester City 📸

Aston Villa resumed their Premier League campaign against Manchester City on Wednesday night.

After 19 days without a league match, the Villans showed little sign of rustiness in the first half as they kept Pep Guardiola's side at bay.

But two late second half goals proved their downfall as Bernado Silva and Ilkay Gundogan did the damage. 

Here are the best images from the game...