Aston Villa may have been unable to halt Erling Haaland but Steven Gerrard’s side prevented the striker from running riot and Manchester City taking victory. Stopping Haaland was a daunting prospect in itself but given the way City eviscerated Nottingham Forest in midweek this was an impressive point for Villa, who levelled through Leon Bailey’s wonderful first-time finish. When Haaland struck his 10th goal in six games early in the second half it seemed City would deepen the misery on Gerrard but Villa roused to claim a point and in the end it was Pep Guardiola, the sleeves on his white shirt rolled up, who was left tutting on the touchline in frustration.