Aston Villa will host Manchester City in a fascinating Premier League encounter at Villa Park. Both teams have shown their strengths and vulnerabilities this season, making this a potentially tight contest.
Aston Villa will be looking to take advantage of their strong home form, while Manchester City aim to recover from recent stumbles in their title defence.
Villa have been impressive at home, unbeaten in their last seven league fixtures at Villa Park. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s men are seeking consistency and a return to their winning ways following a difficult period.
With key players returning from injuries for both sides, this match promises to be a battle of tactics and resilience.
Aston Villa Team News
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery will have decisions to make regarding his forward line. Jhon Duran impressed against Nottingham Forest, and with Ollie Watkins dealing with a minor injury, Duran could lead the line again.
Leon Bailey may return after recovering from a hamstring problem, while Tyrone Mings is available following illness.
Jacob Ramsey remains unavailable due to a long-term injury. In midfield, Boubacar Kamara and Youri Tielemans are expected to continue their partnership, while Matty Cash and John McGinn will offer attacking support from wide areas.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup to face Manchester City
Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Cash, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins
Here is how the side last lined up
Manchester City Team News
Manchester City have seen a slight improvement in their injury situation as John Stones and Mateo Kovacic returned to the squad for their derby loss last weekend against United.
However, Rodri, Oscar Bobb, and Nathan Ake are still unavailable. Manuel Akanji faces a fitness test and could be ready to feature.
Rico Lewis is back from suspension, providing Guardiola with options in defence. Jack Grealish will hope to play against his former club, but Jeremy Doku is likely to retain his place on the left wing. The ever-reliable Erling Haaland will lead the line.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup to face Aston Villa
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Lewis; Kovacic; Silva, De Bruyne, Foden, Doku; Haaland
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