Aston Villa may have surprised even themselves by scoring four goals at the Etihad, in a memorable 4-2 win for the away side.
Gabby Agbonlahor scored twice and Charles N’Zogbia once, but it was the first name on the Aston Villa score sheet which brought the most smiles to the faces of supporters.
A Gareth Barry own goal. Barry quit Villa for Manchester City in 2009, months after they had been taken over by Sheikh Mansour, and the transfer effectively signalled the start of City phasing Villa out of the clubs competing for the Champions League places.
Supporters were thrilled to see Barry score the own goal, which at the time tied the game at 1-1. Here is a look at some of their reactions on Twitter…
@l0zharris: I didn’t think tonight could get any better after Barry scored that owngoal, but to go on and win 4-2? that’ll do
@iamtombola: Villa 4 – 2 City – Barry own goal.. LOVE THAT! Youve never been bigger than Villa, hows your medicine gareth?
@realedphillips: It gets better….Gareth Barry scored an own goal!!!#youdontplayforusanymoreyoufool
@eddierobson: I stopped laughing about Barry’s own goal when City went 2-1 up. And started again after we equalised. And now we’ve won, so it’s hysterical
@anthonypears09: Just saw the goals, Barry’s own goal was actually a pretty good finish!
@joshswales: The best thing about that win is Barry’s own goal. Hahahahahahahahaha
@muchtooserious: Barry scoring an own goal makes the win even better
@bradleygriffin8: Beating city in their backyard is awesome, but a Barry own goal is f****** amazing!
@stewielaing: How did we beat Man City? Get in!!!! And a Barry own goal…perfect#avfc
@aaliicex3: well done villa!! That’s a bit more like it I say! And as for Barry getting an own goal – I rekon he’ll always be villa at heart ;P
@rolo_d: Wouldn’t say the Villa result makes up for the past week but it certainly helps. Especially the Barry own goal! Ha ha
Was last night the perfect result for Villa fans?
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