The match between Aston Villa and Manchester City on December 21, 2024, is generating considerable interest among football fans and analysts alike. Scheduled to kick off at 12:30 PM GMT at Villa Park, this fixture will be broadcasted on TNT Sports 1 . Predicted lineups indicate a competitive clash, with Aston Villa expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring players like Martinez and Duran. Conversely, Manchester City is likely to field a similar formation but will miss several key players due to injuries and suspensions .
Last weekend's late and embarrassing defeat to local rivals Manchester United means the reigning champions have won just one of their last 11 fixtures in all competitions, losing eight of them. Not only are Pep Guardiola's side quickly falling out of contention to defend their crown, they will face a fierce battle to secure top four if they don't buck up their ideas.
Villa are primed to take advantage of Man City's woeful form and low confidence, knowing victory on Saturday lunchtime will see them leapfrog their opponents. The Midlands side haven't been entirely convincing in recent weeks, however, and, much like Man City, they conceded two late
Aston Villa possible starting lineup: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins
Manchester City possible starting lineup: Ortega; Walker, Stones, Gvardiol, Lewis; Kovacic; Silva, De Bruyne, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Where to watch Aston Villa vs Man City
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.
LIVE coverage: Follow the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
While not as bold as it would have been two months ago, we predict Aston Villa will win. Unai Emery's side, refreshed from a much-needed week off, aims for a third consecutive home victory. In contrast, Manchester City has yet to find their form, particularly away, leading us to forecast a home win: Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester City.
Despite Manchester City's historical dominance in the Premier League, recent performances have raised concerns about their form. They have suffered five losses in their last seven league matches . In contrast, Aston Villa remains unbeaten in their last seven home games. Predictions suggest that Villa may secure a narrow victory of 2-1; however, statistical models still give City a slight edge with a win probability of approximately 43.7%
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