Manchester City will look to end their terrible run of form as they travel to Aston Villa next in the Premier League on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola’s side suffered a late 2-1 loss to rivals Manchester United in their last league outing, which meant they have only won once in their last 11 matches across all competitions.
Aston Villa, similarly, conceded two late goals as they were defeated 2-1 by Nottingham Forest in their previous league match, ending a winning-streak of three games.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Aston Villa vs. Man City live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in UK:
TV channel:Â TNT Sports 1
Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App, TNT Sports Ultimate
This game is available for live TV broadcast on TNT Sports 1. Streaming options are available on Discovery+, Discovery+ App, and TNT Sports Ultimate.
What time does Aston Villa vs. Man City kick off in UK?
This Premier League clash takes place at Villa Park in Birmingham, England and kicks off on Saturday, December 21 at 12:30 p.m. local time.
Aston Villa vs. Man City lineups, team news
Villa do not expect Jacob Ramsey to be back from a muscle issue until early January, but Leon Bailey could be available if he recovers from what has been described as a “small” thigh injury. That should see&nbMings has sat out Villa’s past three games in all competitions but should at least be fit enough to make the matchday to Forest.
Tyrone Mings has sat out Villa’s past three games in all competitions but should at least be fit enough to make the matchday squad, having overcome an illness.
Aston Villa predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Martinez (GK) — Cash, Carlos, Torres, Digne — Kamara, Tielemans — Bailey, McGinn, Rogers — Watkins
Injured:Â Ramsey (thigh), Mings (illness, doubt)
Suspended:Â None
City’s injury problems are not showing any sign of abating swiftly, although Manuel Akanji could be back this weekend after sitting out the past two league games with a pelvic injury.
Rico Lewis is available after a one-match suspension, and he could come straight back into the lineup, perhaps in place of the under-fire Kyle Walker at right-back.
Erling Haaland has scored just three times in 11 league matches, but despite speculation of a falling out with Guardiola, it seems highly unlikely the Norway star will sit this one out.
Man City predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Lewis, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol — Gundogan, Kovacic — Silva, De Bruyne, Foden — Haaland
Injured:Â Rodri (knee), Bobb (leg), Ake (thigh), Akanji (pelvis, doubt)
Suspended:Â None
Aston Villa vs. Man City PredictionÂ
Man City have a stellar record against Aston Villa in the Premier League, having won 30 games against them while scoring 98 goals.
However, despite Aston Villa’s own rough patch, Guardiola’s side will have their work cut out for them considering the rut they’re in. Everything points to a draw between these two teams.
- Prediction: Aston Villa 2-2 Man City
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times GMT
Saturday, December 21
- Aston Villa vs. Man City (12:30 p.m.)
- Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest (3:00 p.m.)
- Ipswich Town vs. Newcastle (3:00 p.m.)
- West Ham vs. Brighton (3:00 p.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal (5:30 p.m.)
Sunday, December 22
- Everton vs. Chelsea (2:00 p.m.)
- Fulham vs. Southampton (2:00 p.m.)
- Leicester vs. Wolves (2:00 p.m.)
- Man United vs. Bournemouth (2:00 p.m.)
- Tottenham vs. Liverpool (4:30 p.m.)