The Citizens need to rack up four points in their last two games to secure their 2nd title in three years. Tomorrow Pellegrini’s side will face Aston Villa, the same team that beat them in the first leg 3-2.
City cannot let that happen again and here has a double opportunity to redeem itself. First, it could make good on its first clash that saw Villa’s Weimann score the winner. In addition, a win tomorrow would mean one hand on the title.
Weimann celebrating the winner in front of his fans at Villa Park
As stated by Gary Neville earlier on Tuesday, complacency is what could ruin Man City. Should the Citizens not take this game seriously, it could end up opening the title race all over again. It happened to the best three in La Liga this weekend and it can happen to the best three in the Premier League.
Without Sergio Aguero, Pellegrini will likely have to rely on Edin Dzeko as a striker
Alvaro Negredo, although available, will likely not start against Aston Villa, as Pellegrini prefers Dzeko
Jamie Carragher also stated, talking about Manchester City, “they have complacency” and “[t]hey let teams get back into the game. I remember the Villa game at Villa Park this season. They lost 3-2.” However, especially considering Ason Villa's satisfaction with their position, it looks like the hosts' task will not be too complicated.
