Manchester City make a tough trip to Aston Villa on Saturday in the Premier League as they desperately look to end their three-match winless run.
Last weekend was late and embarrassing Defeat against local rivals Manchester United This means that the defending champions have won only one of their last 11 matches in all competitions, losing eight of them. Not only are Pep Guardiola's side quickly exiting the competition to defend their title, they will face an uphill battle to secure the top four if they do not back their ideas.
Villa are poised to capitalize on Manchester City's dismal form and low confidence, knowing that a win on Saturday lunchtime will put them above their opponents. However, the Midlands side have not been entirely convincing in recent weeks and, as is the case with Manchester City, conceded two late goals last weekend in a 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
here 90 minutes Guide to Aston Villa vs Man City.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City H2H record (last five matches)
Current form (all competitions)
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Aston Villa |
Man City |
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Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa – 12/14/24 |
Man City 1-2 Manchester United – 12/15/24 |
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RB Leipzig 2-3 Aston Villa – 12/10/24 |
Juventus 2-0 Manchester City – 12/11/24 |
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Aston Villa 1-0 Southampton – 12/07/24 |
Crystal Palace 2-2 Man City – 12/07/24 |
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Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford – 12/04/24 |
Man City 3-0 Nottingham Forest – 12/04/24 |
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Chelsea 3-0 Aston Villa – 12/01/24 |
Liverpool 2-0 Man City – 12/01/24 |
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nation |
TV Channel/Live Broadcast |
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UK |
TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, Discovery+, Discovery+ App |
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US |
fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, UNIVERSO |
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Canada |
Fubo TV Canada |
Aston Villa are certainly not under water It hurts To visit Man City and they are only without two first-team players. Both are missing from the final third, with Jacob Ramsey and Leon Bailey sidelined with hamstring problems.
Unai Emery could make one or two changes to the side that were beaten by Forest last time out, with Ollie Watkins likely to return to the starting line-up in place of John Doran – even if the Colombian scores at the City Ground.
Matty Cash may continue his role as a backup right midfielder on Saturday, helping to provide defensive support to Ezri Konsa behind him.
Aston Villa expected lineup against Manchester City (4-4-1-1): Martinez; Consa, Carlos, Torres, Denny; Cash, Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn; Rogers. Watkins.
Guardiola It is no longer possible to place widespread blame List of injuries Because of his team's struggles on the field, even though it is now Without Ruben Dias after he suffered a muscle problem In the Manchester derby. Nathan Ake is still suffering from a hamstring problem, but Manuel Akanji is back in training and could be involved.
Oscar Pope and Rodri are long-term absentees but Man City have a full-strength squad.
Mateo Kovacic made his first appearance in a month during the defeat to Man United As a substitute in the second half. The Croatian should be included in the starting line-up for Manchester City, who also welcome back Rico Luis back from suspension.
John Stones could get his first run out since late November with Dias out.
Man City's expected lineup against Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Walker, Stones, Guardiol, Lewis; Gundogan, Kovacic; Silva, De Bruyne, Doku; Haaland.
Will Villa inflict more misery on Man City? Well, that seems likely given the current form of Saturday's visitors, who appear to be a shadow of their former selves. They make mistakes up front and make too many mistakes at the other end, with Villa keen to capitalize on them.
The Midlands side won this fixture last season in early December and have the personnel capable of overcoming an unqualified Manchester City side. The Villa Park crowd will be vocal and the strength of the home team could prove the difference.
