Manchester City vs Aston Villa – Predicted lineup and team news

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·24 May 2026

Manchester City vs Aston Villa – Predicted lineup and team news

Manchester City welcome Aston Villa to the Etihad Stadium for a highly emotional season finale.

Head coach Pep Guardiola manages his last game after a decade of unprecedented success. The legendary Catalan boss has delivered 20 major trophies during his illustrious tenure. The club will inaugurate the newly renamed Pep Guardiola North Stand to honour his achievements.

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The Citizens sit second in the table after Arsenal officially secured the Premier League title. They look to end an era with a dominant performance against the recently crowned Europa League winners.

Manchester City team news

Guardiola enjoys the luxury of a fully fit squad for his managerial farewell. Rodri and Josko Gvardiol recovered from groin and tibial injuries to boost the defensive ranks. The afternoon will feature tearful goodbyes for club stalwarts Bernardo Silva and John Stones. Both players prepare for their final appearances after a decade of exceptional service in Manchester.

Phil Foden expects to start alongside Silva in the creative midfield engine room. Erling Haaland will spearhead the attack as he chases another prolific scoring milestone. The Norwegian striker has netted 27 league goals to dominate the scoring charts.

He sits on the verge of winning his third Premier League Golden Boot in four seasons. Achieving that feat would put him level with English legends Alan Shearer and Harry Kane. City aim to extend an incredible home record against the Villans. They have won 19 of their last 20 top-flight home meetings against the Birmingham club.

Manchester City predicted lineup

Man City predicted XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Stones, Guehi, O’Reilly; Silva, Foden; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland.

When will the match kick off?

The Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium kicks off at 16:00 BST on Sunday, 24 May 2026.

How to watch Manchester City vs Aston Villa?

In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Action, with coverage starting at 2pm BST. Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.