Manchester City vs Aston Villa: Premier League Match Preview

Match Context

Manchester City host Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Manchester City arrive second in the table on 78 points with a goal difference of 43, while Aston 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. Crucially, leading scorer E. Haaland (27 league goals, 8 assists) is available, as is creative hub R. Cherki (12 assists, 4 goals). P. Foden, contributing 7 goals and 5 assists, is also expected to be in contention, giving the hosts a near full-strength attacking unit.

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 structure and depth, with Kamara’s absence in midfield screening and the uncertainty over first-choice goalkeeper Martinez notable ahead of a demanding trip.

Impact Summary

Manchester City retain virtually all of their attacking output, led by Haaland’s 27 goals and supported by Cherki and Foden’s combined 17 assists. Aston Villa’s main attacking threats O. Watkins (14 goals, 3 assists) and M. Rogers (10 goals, 6 assists) are available, so their forward firepower remains intact, but the loss of Kamara and doubts over Martinez could undermine the platform behind that attack.