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The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Aston Villa take on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in an important clash at Villa Park on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Preview
Manchester City are in fifth place in the Premier League standings and have failed to meet expectations this season. The Cityzens slumped to a damaging 2-1 defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Manchester United in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The home side suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest last week and will need 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 historical record against Aston Villa and have won 81 out of the 181 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Aston Villa's 58 victories.
- Aston Villa won this exact fixture by a 1-0 scoreline last season and have not won consecutive matches at home against Manchester City in league competitions since 1989.
- Manchester City have won 30 matches against Aston Villa in the Premier League - they have managed more victories only against Newcastle United in the history of the competition.
- Aston Villa have lost four of their last seven matches in the Premier League but have been unbeaten in each of their last seven home games in the competition.
- Manchester City have lost eight of their last 11 games in all competitions.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Prediction
Manchester City have been consistently underwhelming this season and are in desperate need of a shot in the arm. The Cityzens have lost out on their place in the top four and cannot afford another poor result this weekend.
Aston Villa have been inconsistent this season and will be up against a strong opponent on Saturday. Both teams have issues to address and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-2 Manchester City
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Manchester City to score first - Yes
