Manchester City vs Aston Villa: Premier League Match Preview

The Premier League clash at Etihad Stadium in Manchester sees Manchester City host Aston Villa on 24 May 2026. City enter the final Regular Season - 38 round in second place with 78 points and a goal difference of 43, while Villa sit fourth on 62 points and a goal difference of 6, both already tracking for Champions League qualification.

Manchester City & Aston Villa Availability

Manchester City report a fully available squad, with no injuries or suspensions listed. That means leading scorer Erling Haaland (27 league goals, 8 assists) and key creator Rayan Cherki (12 assists, 4 goals) are available.

Aston Villa, by contrast, have several concerns. B. Kamara (Knee Injury) is sidelined and will not feature. Alysson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. E. Martinez (Finger Injury) is also doubtful. These absences and uncertainties affect both Villa’s defensive structure and attacking transitions, with Martinez’s status particularly important given his role as first-choice goalkeeper.

Impact Summary

City’s attacking output remains at full strength, spearheaded by Haaland’s 27 goals and supported by high-level creativity from Cherki and P. Foden (7 goals, 5 assists). Villa’s main attacking threats O. Watkins (14 goals, 3 assists) and M. Rogers (10 goals, 6 assists) are available, but the loss of Kamara in midfield protection and the doubts over Martinez could tilt the balance, potentially forcing Villa into a more conservative approach despite their top-four standing.