Date: Saturday 3rd September, 2022
Time: 5:30 pm
Stadium Villa Park
Referee Simon Hooper (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Aston Villa
The luxury of a near fully-fit squad did not benefit Villa at the Emirates, and Gerrard did not pick up any fresh injury concerns on Wednesday night, leaving long-term absentee Diego Carlos on his own in the treatment room.
Luiz's eye-catching equaliser direct from a corner led to calls for the Brazil international to start over John McGinn, and he should certainly be in with a chance of forcing his way back into the first XI after late interest from Arsenal was rebuffed.
Leon Bailey was one of the bright sparks of Villa's defeat to the Gunners and will expect to hold his place in the forward line, and Emiliano Martinez is in no danger of losing his place in goal despite failing to cover himself in glory for both of Arsenal's goals.
Leander Dendoncker and Jan Bednarek are both in with chances of making their debuts after signing on deadline day, but the former will need assessing due to a sore throat.
Aston Villa possible starting lineup:
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Luiz, Kamara, Ramsey; Bailey, Watkins, Buendia
Manchester City
In contrast, City boss Guardiola was without a number of players for the 6-0 thumping of Nottingham Forest and will continue to make do without Aymeric Laporte for approximately six weeks, while Kalvin Phillips is still nursing a shoulder issue.
In brighter news, Jack Grealish and Nathan Ake could potentially return from knee and groin injuries respectively to make themselves available, while Manuel Akanji could make his debut after joining from Borussia Dortmund.
Any minutes for the Swiss centre-back are sure to come from the bench, while Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez will both aim to return to the first XI in place of Bernardo Silva and Alvarez, but Guardiola does have the imminent Champions League showdown with Sevilla to keep in mind.
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ederson; Cancelo, Dias, Stones, Gomez; De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan; Mahrez, Haaland, Alvarez
Prediction: Aston Villa 0-3 Manchester City
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