Man City vs Aston Villa live stream: How to watch Premier League game online. Premier League title contenders Manchester City will face Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
A huge game for both teams. Manchester City look to return to winning ways as they take on Aston Villa tonight.
The midweek EPL action continues with the Man City vs Aston Villa live stream. This is a huge game with two sides that still have everything to play for and you can watch it from anywhere.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: English Premier League
Who: Manchester City vs Aston Villa
When: Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2024
Time: 3:15 p.m. ET
Where: Etihad Stadium
TV: USA Network
The Citizens were underwhelming in their title clash with Arsenal on Sunday, dominating possession but lacking their usual cutting edge. The Villains have put in some impressive defensive displays during the season, so the likes of Erling Haaland will have to step up if they are going to get the win.
Unai Emery’s side poses an attacking threat too, largely down to Ollie Watkins. He has scored 16 EPL goals already this season. Pep Guardiola’s defence has also been hit by the loss of Kyle Walker, John Stones and goalkeeper Ederson. It is not clear who will be fit to return.
The hosts want to stay in the title race, the visitors are fighting for Champions League football. Only Liverpool and Arsenal have scored more goals than these two teams. We should be in for an exciting game so read on to find out how you can watch a Man City vs Aston Villa live stream.
Nathan Ake picked up a knock in the Arsenal draw as the defender joined Ederson and Kyle Walker in the treatment room. John Stones may at best start on the bench, so it would be up to Rico Lewis to replace Ake.
Elsewhere, Guardiola could consider Jeremy Doku and ex-Villa man Jack Grealish for Wednesday's contest.
Manchester City possible XI: Ortega; Lewis, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Doku, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland
In a big blow, Ollie Watkins sustained a hamstring injury in the Wolves win. So his replacement, Jhon Duran should start against City, with Moussa Diaby for company upfront. Emery will also remain without the likes of Jacob Ramsey, Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara, Emiliano Buendia and Matty Cash due to injuries, while John McGinn is out suspended.
Aston Villa possible XI: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Bailey, Luiz, Tielemans, Rogers; Diaby, Duran
Pep Guardiola’s side come into this match off the back of two draws with title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal, leaving them three points off the pace heading into the final nine matches of the Premier League season.
City managed just one shot on target against the Gunners on Sunday and must now find a swift return to form in front of goal if they are to maintain their bid for a fourth consecutive title.
As for Villa, victory at the Etihad would move them just two points behind City, even if they have played a game more, and further strengthen their hopes of a top four finish.
Pep Guardiola's side are unbeaten since their defeat to Villa in December, having won 19 of their 23 games since, and have not lost any of their last 39 home games. They are three points behind league leaders Liverpool after their goalless draw with Arsenal on Sunday but the business end of the season is usually when they click into top gear. A brilliant defensive display from the Gunners was required to keep Man City out at the weekend but Emery may feel that attack is the best form of defence on Wednesday given that has been his side's strength this term.