Gabby hat-trick answers Capello
Gabriel Agbonlahor hit an eight minute hat-trick as Aston Villa beat Manchester City 4-2 at Villa Park.
The second-city side signalled their intent to gate-crash the Premier League top four with an impressive attacking display against Mark Hughes' side in their season opener.
Agbonlahor was left out of the squad by Fabio Capello for Wednesday's friendly with the Czech Republic but took out any disappointment he may have been feeling on City in devastating fashion.
His Villa team-mate Ashley Young, overlooked as well by Capello, was also in impressive form as he laid on two goals in an impressive all-round display by Martin O'Neill's side.
They attacked with great purpose with John Carew dominating in the air and City only briefly threatened after a defensive mix-up handed them a penalty converted by Elano.
It was another blow after the shock Uefa Cup reversal by Danish side FC Midtjylland on Thursday.
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