Manchester City finally achieved their first away win of the season in the Barclays Premiership with a 3-1 victory at Aston Villa.

Former Villa striker Darius Vassell, Joey Barton and Sylvain Distin were on target for Stuart Pearce's side.

Vassell was booed by the home fans every time he touched the ball but he threatened after a surging run forward only for Gavin McCann to halt his progress with a well-timed tackle.