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The Premier League returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Aston Villa lock horns with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in an important clash at Villa Park on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will be determined to win this game.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Preview
Manchester City are in second place in the Premier League standings and have stepped up to the plate in recent weeks. The Cityzens eased past Villarreal by a 2-0 scoreline in the UEFA Champions League in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, are in 12th place in the league table at the moment and have not been at their best over the past year. The home side slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of Go Head Eagles in the Europa League this week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this fixture.
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Aston Villa vs Manchester City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Manchester City have a good historical record against Aston Villa and have won 82 out of the 183 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Aston Villa's 59 victories.
- Manchester City are unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming by a 2-1 scoreline at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion in a Premier League encounter in August this year.
- Manchester City have won each of their last three matches in the Premier League without conceding a single goal and have scored a total of five goals in these matches.
- Aston Villa were on a winning run of five matches on the trot in all competitions before they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Go Ahead Eagles this week.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Prediction
Manchester City have an exceptional squad at their disposal and have managed to hit their stride over the past month. Erling Haaland has been prolific for his side in recent weeks and will look to add to his goal tally in this fixture.
Aston Villa can pull off an upset on their day and have impressive players in their ranks. Manchester City are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Aston Villa 1-3 Manchester City
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Manchester City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Manchester City to score first - Yes
