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Ederson may miss out again due to a going injury and Erling Haaland remains out. Manuel Akanji returned off the bench against Everton. Nico O’Reilly should continue after his crucial goal at Goodison.
Ollie Watkins struck against Newcastle on his return to the starting line-up and it would be a surprise to see the striker drop out, but Villa have a huge game on Saturday against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Chris Wilson22 April 2025 17:36
Man City vs Aston Villa LIVE
The race for Champions League qualification could not be closer, with fifth-placed City a point ahead of seventh-placed Aston Villa in the table. Just three points separate Nottingham Forest in third with Villa in seventh, with five games to go.
City earned a crucial late win at Everton on Saturday, before Villa thrashed in-form Newcastle 4-1 later in the day for their fifth Premier League win in a row.
It means Unai Emery’s side have beaten Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle before arriving at the Etihad, while they also defeated City earlier this season.
"Villa are a contender to qualify for the Champions League and when you see the game they played against my friend Luis Enrique and PSG I was really impressed,” Guardiola said.
Chris Wilson22 April 2025 17:33
Man City vs Aston Villa LIVE
Good evening and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of tonight’s match between Manchester City and Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Both sides are hunting a place in next season’s Champions League and there’s just a point separating them as they enter a potentially crucial match at the Etihad.
And we’ll have all the latest build-up and team news right here.
Chris Wilson22 April 2025 17:28
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