🏟️ Match Details

• Fixture: Aston Villa vs. Manchester City
• Date: December 21, 2024
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham

📺 Where to Watch

• Live Stream: Disney+ (South America)
• Television: TNT Sports (UK)
• Online Updates: Visit sports-10.com for live coverage.

📊 Recent Form

Aston Villa: Currently 7th in the league, Aston Villa has been impressive at home, with an unbeaten streak in their last seven matches at Villa Park. Despite a recent 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest, they remain a strong contender.

Manchester City: Struggling for consistency, the reigning champions have only one win in their last 11 matches across all competitions. A 2-1 loss to Manchester United has left them 5th in the standings, nine points behind leaders Liverpool.

📰 Team News

• Aston Villa: Jacob Ramsey is sidelined with a hamstring injury, but the team is expected to field a strong lineup.
• Manchester City: Defensive woes include injuries to Rúben Dias, Nathan Aké, and Rodri. Ederson remains a doubt, adding to City’s challenges.

⭐ Key Players to Watch

• Aston Villa:
  • Jhon Durán: Scored in his last three appearances, a crucial player for Villa.
  • Emiliano Martínez: The goalkeeper’s shot-stopping ability is vital for Villa’s defense.
• Manchester City:
  • Erling Haaland: A consistent goal-scoring threat.
  • Phil Foden: His creativity could be key in breaking down Villa’s defense.

📈 Head-to-Head Record

Manchester City has dominated this fixture historically, losing just once in their last 17 Premier League meetings with Aston Villa. However, Villa claimed a memorable 1-0 win in this fixture last season and will aim for a repeat.

🔍 Match Preview

Aston Villa’s unbeaten home form and Manchester City’s defensive struggles make this a tantalizing encounter. Villa manager Unai Emery will likely adopt a counter-attacking strategy, while Pep Guardiola’s side will aim to dominate possession despite key injuries.

🔮 Prediction

Given City’s recent struggles, Aston Villa could secure a positive result. A tightly contested match is expected, with a draw or narrow victory for the home side a strong possibility.