Yaya Toure volleyed in the opener to give City hope of recording a first away win of the season.

Karim El Ahmadi's close-range finish levelled matters only for Edin Dzeko to head City back into the lead.

But Villa equalised through Leandro Bacuna's free-kick before snatching the three points when Andreas Weimann raced through and poked home late on.

The win was Villa's first at home this season and the second half performance will have given home fans plenty to be happy about - particularly the display of Dutch midfielder Bacuna.

The summer signing from FC Groningen provided the assist for Villa's first, while his equalising free-kick - his first Premier League goal - would have been difficult for any goalkeeper to keep out.

City had arrived at Villa Park looking to maintain the momentum built up from their impressive 4-1 defeat of Manchester United last weekend, a third successive home win in the Premier League.

But for all their dominance at the Etihad Stadium this season, they have been disappointing on the road.