Guardiola is out in his technical area, telling his players where to pass. Rodri follows his instructions in going all the way back to Ederson. The Man City keeper is yet to have a shot to save.

It's all very scrappy. Anwar El Ghazi gets a soft yellow.

This has been a pretty well-mannered game but Sergio Aguero and Jack Grealish are having a good go at each other now. Aguero pushed Grealish over but is then upset about something. He could be suggesting Grealish has had a kick out. Neither player gets a yellow.

Fernandinho gets a ticking off and his name taken by Jon Moss after blocking off Jack Grealish.

There is definitely a smattering of empty seats around the ground, more so than at kick-off. Some home fans must have gone home.

Pep Guardiola is ranting and waving his arms on the touchline as he seeks perfection.

The second half starts in a familiar fashion with City passing the ball around with ease. Villa Park is very quiet.

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Dean Smith and assistant John Terry are deep in conversation as they walk back up the touchline.

We're back under way. 4-4?

Doug Richards: Eddie Howe or Dean Smith - who goes first?

Simon Atkins: Norwich, Bournemouth, Villa. Bottom three come the end of the season, surely? Something drastic would have to change in their form for anything else to happen!

What has Dean Smith had to say? The Villa players are in the tunnel.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport at Villa Park

There were boos when the whistle went for half-time - following on from the scores of fans who headed down the steps away from their seats when Villa conceded the third.

But as their players walked to the tunnel, there were encouraging noises from fans close to the Villa players.

Kevin De Bruyne (15) is one of three Premier League players to assist 10 goals in all competitions this season: Kevin De Bruyne 15 Riyad Mahrez 10 Trent Alexander-Arnold 10.

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Keith Chapman: Dean Smith to give an inspirational speech and they score five in the second half? Who knows?

Dan Bell: Liverpool may be the best team but De Bruyne is easily the best player in the Premier League.

Leon Osman
Former Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

The reactions from Manchester City has been impressive. When they lose possession, they are so quick to get it back. They have caught Aston Villa unawares, especially for that second goal. Since then they have looked a little bit shocked and City have punished them.

And that's the last kick of the half.

Plenty of boos from the home fans.

Leon Osman
Former Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Wow. The pace, the acceleration and the ability of Kevin de Bruyne. That man never ceases to amaze me. He puts the burners on, passes a beautiful cross. All Jesus had to do was arrive to score.

That corner almost results in a fourth for Manchester City. Riyad Mahrez leads the counter-attack but doesn't quite get the final pass right. Villa clear Benjamin Mendy's cross.

One minute is added on.

A corner to Aston Villa...

For what it's worth, Aston Villa started the day with a goal difference four goals better than Bournemouth and five better than Watford.

That has quickly been whittled down.