Former Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie has revealed that he never had any doubts about Aston Villa’s chances of beating Manchester City, citing the Citizens’ recent struggles as a key factor in his confidence.
“I think Villa’s win over Manchester City was fully deserved,” Hendrie told Sky Sports. “City have been struggling lately, and I thought Villa could take advantage of that. They’ve been playing some great football recently, and I think they’ve got the momentum to carry them through to more wins.”
Hendrie’s comments come after Aston Villa’s impressive 2-1 win over Manchester City at Villa Park. The victory marked City’s third consecutive defeat in all competitions and has raised concerns about their title aspirations.
“City’s recent performances have been a concern,” Hendrie said. “They’ve been struggling to create chances and have been vulnerable at the back. Villa, on the other hand, have been playing with a lot of confidence and have been getting some great results.”
Hendrie, who made over 300 appearances for Aston Villa during his playing career, believes that the Villans’ recent resurgence is down to the team’s newfound confidence and cohesion.
“I think Villa’s team spirit is fantastic at the moment,” Hendrie said. “They’re all working together, and they’re all fighting for each other. That’s what you need to beat a team like City.”
“Villa’s win over City is a massive result for the club,” Hendrie added. “It shows that they’re capable of beating anyone on their day. They just need to keep building on this result and see where it takes them.”
The Verdict
Aston Villa’s win over Manchester City has sent shockwaves throughout the Premier League, and Lee Hendrie’s comments highlight the growing confidence within the Villa camp. With City’s title aspirations hanging in the balance, the Citizens must regroup and refocus if they are to salvage their season.
“City need to get back to basics and start playing with more confidence,” Hendrie said. “They’ve got the talent and the experience to turn their season around, but they need to start performing consistently.”
