Man City vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League group information and line-ups

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Ollie Watkins struck versus Newcastle on his go back to the beginning line-up and it would certainly be a shock to see the demonstrator leave, yet Villa have a substantial video game on Saturday versus Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semi-finals.

The race for Champions League certification can not be better, with fifth-placed City a factor in advance of seventh-placed Aston Villa in the table. Just 3 factors different Nottingham Forest in 3rd with Villa in 7th, with 5 video games to go.

City gained a vital late win at Everton on Saturday, prior to Villa whipped in-form Newcastle 4-1 later on in the day for their 5th Premier League win straight.

It suggests Unai Emery’s side have actually defeated Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle prior to coming to the Etihad, while they likewise beat City previously this period.

“Villa are a contender to qualify for the Champions League and when you see the game they played against my friend Luis Enrique and PSG I was really impressed,” Guardiola said.

Good evening and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of tonight’s match between Manchester City and Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Both sides are hunting a place in next season’s Champions League and there’s just a point separating them as they enter a potentially crucial match at the Etihad.

And we’ll have all the latest build-up and team news right here.