Manchester City takes on Aston Villa in a typical Premier League night at Villa Park. Villa’s loss against Nottingham Forest and Man City’s concerning form makes the game more anticipated. Villa is in the 7th place with 25 points, while Man City is in the 5th place with 27 points. Having such less difference in points in the league table makes it more crucial for both teams to win and progress.
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Forms Of Both Teams
Aston Villa: Villa’s seventh win in a row at home in the Premier League turned the stadium hostile for the away teams. The win against Man City will make a huge impact on the points table.
Aston Villa’s form has not been consistent this season, the recent loss against Nottingham Forest raises questions that they will try to eradicate with a win playing against Manchester City.
Ransey won’t be available for the rest of the month with a muscle injury. Leon Bailey’s availability is also in doubt with his thigh muscle issues.
The return of Tyrone Mings has been phenomenal alongside Pau Torres and Carlos. His physical presence boosted the team’s performance in recent matches.
Manchester City: It is not usual for fans to see Man City’s concerning form in the season. The season is considered the worst run of the club under Pep’s management. City is coming into the match with eight losses in eleven matches in all competitions. They are now eleven points behind the league leaders with the recent 1-2 defeat against Manchester United.
Rodri, Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb are all out injured, causing them several matches. The absence of a defensive midfielder like Rodri, who can dictate the play on his own, added to their plight.
Rico Luwis’s return from the suspension would be a boost to the squad.
Possible Line-Ups
Aston Villa’s possible line-up (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Konsa, Diego Carlos, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Cash, McGinn, Rogers; Duran.
Manchester City’s possible line-up (4-2-1-3): Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol; Silva, Gundogan; Doku, De Bruyne, Foden; Haaland.
Predictions
With the current form and with home advantage I am inclined towards Man City’s defeat by 2-1. The environment for the visiting side will be hostile and Villa never fails to score on home soil.
