City's shocking last-gasp defeat to old foes Manchester United left them nine points behind leaders Liverpool, while Villa's three-game success streak was also halted by a late implosion.
The two clubs have seen long injury lists clear up in recent weeks, and here Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news from both camps ahead of their meeting at Villa Park.
ASTON VILLA vs. MANCHESTER CITY
ASTON VILLA
Out: Jacob Ramsey (hamstring)
Doubtful: Leon Bailey (hamstring)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Cash, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins
MANCHESTER CITY
Out: Rodri (ACL), Oscar Bobb (leg), Nathan Ake (hamstring)
Doubtful: Manuel Akanji (adductor)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Lewis; Kovacic; Silva, De Bruyne, Foden, Doku; Haaland
For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here. Written by
Jonathan O'Shea
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