Probable Lineups
4-4-2
3-4-2-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
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Aston Villa
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Man City
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Emiliano Buendía | Out | N/A | |
Tyrone Mings | Out | 6.08 | |
Bertrand Traoré | Out | 5.98 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Kevin De Bruyne | Out | 7.6 | |
Matheus Nunes | Out | 6.35 | |
Rodri | Out | 7.62 | |
Jack Grealish | Out | 6.72 | |
Jérémy Doku | Doubtful | 7.24 |
Team News
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Aston Villa
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Man City
- Tyrone Mings, Emiliano Buendia and Bertrand Traore are confirmed absentees for Villa.
- Boubacar Kamara will return from suspension after serving his one game ban for booking accumulation.
- Ollie Watkins proved his fitness last time out after featuring and scoring against Bournemouth.
- Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is without injured duo Kevin De Bruyne and Matheus Nunes.
- Mateo Kovacic came off the bench for a late cameo at the weekend following his return.
- Jack Grealish will miss out on a trip to his former club after picking up his fifth booking of the season against Spurs at the weekend. Rodri will also join him after also picking up his fifth yellow.