Guardiola's team has dropped points in two of their four outings as hosts this season. Can they avoid to do so when they face Aston Villa?

What is Man City and Aston Villa's form ahead of this match?

Manchester City has won three out of their last four Premier League games, but that game without a win took place at the Etihad against Wolverhampton. The Citizens have won four out of their last six, scoring nineteem times and conceding an uncharacteristic six goals.

Aston Villa enters this game on a three-match streak without a loss, with their last two ending in wins. Those two victories have seen them leave relegation spots, as they meant their second and third wins of the season. One of those wins saw Dean Smith's men score one third of the goals they've accomplished in their return to the Premier League: a 5-1 win against Norwich.

What is Man City and Aston Villa's position in the English Premier League?

The Citizens are currently second in the Premier League thanks to their six wins, one draw and two losses. This is not the best start of the season for Guardiola's men, but they have managed to score more goals (29) than any other EPL side this season, topping the tally achieved by Liverpool (21) and Chelsea (19).

Aston Villa's path in the Premier League has seen them lose four games, with three wins and two draws completing their tally. Dean Smith's men are 12th in the Premier League, having collected 11 points after nine games.

Manchester City vs Aston Villa - Who's in and who's out?

Manchester City will have to deal with four absences, as Leroy Sané, Aymeric Laporte, Rodrigo and Oleksandr Zinchenko have been ruled out for this game. 

Aston Villa's Jota is the only player that will not be around for this match. The footballer recently underwent surgery to crrect a hernia, which may leave him out for quite a while.

Manchester City vs Aston Villa - Head-to-head stats

  • This will be the first Premier League game between these teams since March 5, 2016. 

  • The last clash between these sides ended in a 4-0 win for Manchester City.

  • Manchester City has kept three clean sheets in a row against Aston Villa in all comps.

  • Aston Villa has not been able to beat Manchester City since September 28, 2013. That game ended in a 3-2 win for the Villans.

  • Considering that last fact, Manchester City has a six-game streak without a loss against Aston Villa.

Broadcast info: Manchester City vs Aston Villa

In the U.K.: BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Manchester, BT Sport Ultimate, BT Sport 1, BT Sport Live.

In the U.S.: NBCSports.com, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW, UNIVERSO, NBCSN.

In Canada: DAZN.

In Australia: Optus Sport.

In France: RMC Sport en direct, Canal+ France, RMC Sport 1.

In Germany: Sky Sport 1 HD, Sky Go.

In Spain: DAZN Spain.

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Manchester City 3 - 0 Aston Villa

October 26, 2019 7:30amEtihad Stadium (Manchester)

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