Aston Villa boss Unai Emery revealed he never intended for Jadon Sancho to play more than 30 minutes against Manchester City.

Sancho, who started Villa's 1-0 victory on the bench, was thrust into the contest far earlier than expected when Emi Buendia was forced off with an injury in the first half. Jamie O'Hara and Gabby Agbonlahor row over combined Tottenham and Aston Villa XI

However, the 25-year-old suffered the ignominy of being substituted in the 74th minute as he was replaced by Evann Guessand.

It was a lively 45-minute appearance from Sancho, who finished with two shots on target and five touches inside City's box, the second-most of any Villa player.

Sancho understandably cut a frustrated figure as he exited the pitch at Villa Park and Emery acknowledged the winger was ju

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