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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Manchester City vs Aston Villa
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COMPETITION :
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Premier Lgue
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| DATE: |
04-04-2024
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TIME:
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12.45 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
11.15 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Etihad Stadium
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Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ortega; Lewis, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Doku, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland
Aston Villa possible starting lineup:
Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Bailey, Luiz, Tielemans, Rogers; Diaby, Duran
Arsenal and Luton Town Injury Updates and Potential Lineup Changes
Defensive Concerns for Manchester City; Aston Villa Faces Attacking Woes
Manchester City encountered defensive setbacks during Sunday's draw with Arsenal as Nathan Ake was substituted off in the first half due to an unspecified concern. Additionally, neither Ederson nor Kyle Walker recovered from their thigh injuries in time for the match.
Manager Guardiola confirmed that Ederson was far from being match-fit for the Arsenal game, and despite John Stones being named on the bench, he did not feature, indicating he's not fully recovered yet. Consequently, Rico Lewis is expected to replace the injured Ake for the upcoming match, while Guardiola might consider Jeremy Doku and Jack Grealish on the wings given the quick turnaround.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa faces a concerning attacking dilemma ahead of their clash with Manchester City. Ollie Watkins sustained a hamstring injury during their victory over Wolves and is ruled out for the upcoming fixture. This adds to Villa's injury list, which includes Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara, Emiliano Buendia, and Matty Cash, while John McGinn serves a suspension.
Manager Emery confirmed Watkins' unavailability, and with Jacob Ramsey still recovering from an ankle injury, Jhon Duran is likely to partner Diaby in attack after an impressive performance in the previous match. Villa's attacking options are limited due to the absence of key players, posing a significant challenge against Manchester City.