Aston Villa will welcome Manchester City on Matchday 14, from 21.15 CET, at Villa Park. This will be the first big game for Aston Villa's new manager, Steven Gerrard, after two wins against Brighton and Crystal Palace.
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Bookmakers from Bet365 offer 1.36 for Manchester City to win at Villa Park, while the Steven Gerrard's side has 9.00 for a victory against the defending champions. A draw will cost 4.75
1xBet offers 1.71 for Total Over 3 and 2.17 for Total Under 3. Manchester City scored 27 goals in 13 rounds, while Aston Villa scored 18 goals so far in Premier League.
Also, Betway offers 1.91 for "both teams to score - yes" and 1.80 for "both teams to score - no".
Where to Watch Aston Villa vs Manchester City
The game between Aston Villa and Manchester City will be broadcast live on Okko Sport. The broadcast from Birmingham begins at 21.05 CET, ten minutes before the start.
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Aston Villa sit 13th in the Premier League table, with 16 points, after a perfect start under Steven Gerrard: 2-0 vs Brighton and 2-1 vs Crystal Palace.
Aston Villa lost three of the last ten games played at home and Steven Gerrard dreams for a big result against Pep Guardiola and his boys. However, Aston Villa lost the last seven direct matches against Manchester City.
Aston Villa scored 16 goals in Premier League and conceded 21 goals.
Manchester City Form
Manchester City is in good shape before this game. Guardiola's team is second-placed in Premier League, with 29 points, one point away from the leader Chelsea.
Manchester City won the last five games played across all competitions: 4-1 vs Club Brugge (Champions League), 2-0 vs Manchester United, 3-0 vs Everton, 2-1 vs PSG (Champions League) and 2-1 vs West Ham.
Manchester City has the best defense in Premier League, with 7 goals conceded so far. Aston Villa previous victory against Manchester City was in September 2013, 3-2 at Villa Park.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City: possible lineups
- Aston Villa (4-3-3): Martinez - Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett - McGinn, Luiz, Ramsey - Buendia, Watkins, El Ghazi;
- Manchester City (4-3-3): Ederson - Cancelo, Dias, Stones, Zinchenko - Silva, Rodri, Gundogan - Mahrez, Jesus, Sterling;