Premier League: Manchester City vs Aston Villa: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

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The Champions host Villa at the Etihad in this intriguing Premier League matchup!

The matchup between Manchester City and Aston Villa pairs City’s powerful attack with the likes of Foden, Haaland, De Bruyne and many more against Villa’s sturdy defence. This Premier League match is made more intriguing by Villa’s capacity to withstand pressure and take advantage of counterattacking opportunities.

It will be a battle of tactical brilliance between Guardiola and Emery. Despite the fact City may have a home advantage and their stronger team, Villa have it all that takes to cause an upset.

Kick-off

Thursday, 4th April 2023, 12:45 AM IST; 07:15 PM GMT

Location: Etihad Stadium

Form

Manchester City (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-D

Aston Villa (in all competitions): D-L-W-D-W

Players to watch for

Kevin De Bruyne: Manchester City

Since coming back from injury, De Bruyne has been nothing short of exceptional. He is well-known for his vision and capacity to control the game’s pace. Being one of the best midfielders in the world, he is widely recognised for his inventiveness and ability to deliver decisive passes, which make him a crucial part of Man City‘s attacking play.

Ezra Konsa: Aston Villa

Aston Villa‘s central defender, Ezri Konsa embodies calmness and defensive stability. Konsa is a vital member of Villa’s backline because of his quickness and game reading skills. He has gained recognition and established himself as an important member of the Emery’s team because of his reliable performances. He has to be at his best to win it against tough City opposition.

Match facts

In their 25 away matches with Man City, Aston Villa have won twice, 2 draws and 21 victories for the City.
Man City are currently leading 67–20 on goal difference.
The average number of goals scored in past Manchester City vs Aston Villa games is 3.23.

Injury and team news

Stones and Walker are unlikely to be available for Pep Guardiola’s game against Aston Villa due to their minor injuries. The manager wants them fully fit for the upcoming UCL game. On the other hand, Ollie Watkins’ injury raised concerns for Aston Villa during their victory over Wolves. This adds to the long list of unavailable players in the away side.

Head-to-head

Matches: 47

Manchester City: 32

Aston Villa: 8

Draws: 7

Predicted lineup for Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Manchester City Predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Moreno (GK); Ake, Ruben Dias, Gvardiol, Akanji; De Bruyne, Rodri, Bernardo Silva; Foden, Doku, Haaland

Aston Villa Predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Martinez (GK); Konsa, Carlos, Pau, Moreno; D Luiz, Tielemans, Bailey, Rogers; Diaby, Watkins

Match prediction for Manchester City vs Aston Villa

It should be an exciting battle between Manchester City and Aston Villa at The Champions’ home. Aston Villa’s defensive resiliency and capacity for counterattacks could add an air of unpredictability to the match, making it an interesting one on the pitch. But City’s superior attacking capabilities, quality players and home advantage will surely look to be the main thing in the match.

Prediction: Manchester City 3 – 1 Aston Villa

Telecast

India – Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports

US – NBC, USA Network

Nigeria – DSTV, GoTV

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