For Manchester City, there are really only two team news items to cover for the Saturday clash at Aston Villa. Defender Manuel Akanji could overcome his pelvic injury in time to be passed fit, and young full-back Rico Lewis is now eligible again, having finished serving his suspension. Otherwise the same trio of players (Oscar Bobb, Nathan Ake and Rodri) remain out. … [Read more...] about Man City at Aston Villa Team News: Manuel Akanji, Rico Lewis, Tyrone Mings, Leon Bailey
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Manchester City at Aston Villa Starting XI Predictions
Manchester City visits Aston Villa on Saturday to officially kickoff "festive fixtures," a period over the holidays that consists of an extremely high number of games. It's fixture congestion on steroids meets Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's. The festive fixture over-scheduling is also the perfect metaphor for where we are when it comes to the business of sports these … [Read more...] about Manchester City at Aston Villa Starting XI Predictions
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was asked, after yesterday's dreadfully drab goalless draw, whether Liverpool FC are now "clear favorites" to win the Premier League title. "Yes, whoever is first is favorites," he responded. "Second is Arsenal and we are third. It's not in our hands -- all we can do is think of [the next game against] Aston Villa. If you are top of the … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa
Jack Grealish Injured Again Ahead of Manchester Derby
Jack Grealish is suffering through a very rough season, as the injury bug keeps coming back for more bites. In the 6-2 FA Cup 5th round win over Luton Town, the English winger suffered a groin injury, and there is no timeline for his return. "I didn't speak to doctors but I think he complained a bit about the groin," said City manager Pep Guardiola. … [Read more...] about Jack Grealish Injured Again Ahead of Manchester Derby