Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(72) 46 Goals 71 (94)
(55) 36 Assists 45 (70)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 7 (6.8)
27.8 Average Age 26.7
182.3 Average Height (cm) 179.6
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1.5 (1.2)
(48%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 51% (53%)
(0.6) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.3) 1 Tackles pg 0.9 (0.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Aston Villa
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

Aston Villa
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.

Prediction

  • Unai Emery's Aston Villa welcome Pep Guardiola's Manchester City to Villa Park.
  • Aston Villa left it right until the death to equalise against Bournemouth at the weekend with a 90th minute goal from Ollie Watkins snatching a point.
  • Man City also drew at the weekend in a 3-3 thriller against Tottenham.
  • Pep's side are now three games without a win in the Premier League, with three score draws in a row against; Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham.
  • This will be another challenge for Unai Emery with City looking to close the gap on Arsenal at the top of the league.
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