Manchester City vs Aston Villa Match Preview

Match Context

Manchester City host Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. City arrive second in the table on 78 points with a goal difference of 43, while Villa sit fourth on 62 points and a goal difference of 6.

Manchester City Availability

There are no listed injuries or suspensions for Manchester City in this fixture, so Pep Guardiola is expected to have a full squad. Crucially, leading scorer E. Haaland (27 league goals, 8 assists) is available, as is creative hub R. Cherki (12 assists, 4 goals). This preserves City’s main attacking structure for the final league outing.

Aston Villa Availability

Aston Villa have several concerns. B. Kamara (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Alysson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. E. Martinez (Finger Injury) is doubtful. These issues primarily affect Villa’s defensive balance and goalkeeping options rather than their main attacking stars.

Impact Summary

With no absentees among their statistical leaders, Manchester City retain their full attacking output, led by E. Haaland’s 27 goals and the support of R. Cherki and P. Foden. Aston Villa’s top scorer O. Watkins (14 goals, 3 assists) and key creator M. Rogers (10 goals, 6 assists) are both available, meaning Villa’s forward threat remains intact despite the setbacks in midfield and in goal.