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Preview: Aston Villa vs. Manchester City
December 20, 2024
Manchester City face Aston Villa on Saturday, desperate to halt a run of five losses in seven league games. Meanwhile, Villa, unbeaten in seven home matches, can leapfrog the champions with a win.
Team news
Jhon Duran may start for Villa, with Watkins not fully fit. City welcome back Stones and Kovacic but remain without Ake, Rodri, and Bobb.
Predicted Lineups:
Villa: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Cash, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins.
City: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Lewis; Kovacic; Silva, De Bruyne, Foden, Doku; Haaland.
Prediction
Villa 1-1 City
Both sides struggle to dominate, sharing the spoils in a tight contest.