Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(94) 75 Goals 40 (72)
(70) 50 Assists 29 (55)
(6.8) 7.1 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
26.4 Average Age 26.8
181.3 Average Height (cm) 182.3
(1.2) 1.7 Shots pg 0.8 (0.9)
(53%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 50% (48%)
(1) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.7)
(1.2) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (0.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Man City
Aston Villa
Player Reason Status Rating
Kyle Walker Doubtful 6.85
John Stones Doubtful 6.56
Ederson Doubtful 6.63
Nathan Aké Doubtful 6.73
Player Reason Status Rating
Boubacar Kamara Out 6.79
Emiliano Buendía Out N/A
Tyrone Mings Out 6.08
John McGinn Out 6.98
Ollie Watkins Doubtful 7.27
Matty Cash Doubtful 6.66
Jacob Ramsey Doubtful 6.48

Team News

Man City
Aston Villa
  • Manchester City could be without injury doubts Kyle Walker, John Stones, Ederson and Nathan Ake.
  • John McGinn remains suspended, while the likes of Boubacar Kamara, Emi Buendia, Tyrone Mings continue to work towards recovery from long-term issues.
  • Ollie Watkins could miss out here having sustained a hamstring injury against Wolves at the weekend.

Prediction

  • Manchester City extended their unbeaten run to 23 matches with a goalless draw at home to Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
  • The defending champions remain third after the weekend's matches, with Liverpool now three points ahead.
  • Aston Villa got back on track in their hunt for a place in the top four with a 2-0 victory over Wolves on Saturday.
  • Unai Emery's side head into gameweek 31 in fourth spot, three points clear of Tottenham, who retain a game in hand.
  • This one could be close, but the home side should prevail.
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User Predictions

Comments (8)

 
  • MAN CITY Ortega Moreno, Lewis, Akanji, Dias (C), Gvardiol, Rodrigo, Bernardo, Doku, Foden, Grealish, Alvarez

  • SUBS Carson, Stones, Kovacic, Haaland, De Bruyne, Gomez, Nunes, Bobb, Susoho

  • 3-1

  • Tricky

  • a douglas luiz masterclass 2day

  • 1:2 A villa

  • No Watkins no chance

  • Since around Christmas, Villa have been a bit Jekyll and Hyde, but for a game like this, they should be fired up. I do think City will win, but an early away goal or a late equalizer after being 1-0 could spell panic for City who really cannot afford to drop any more points.