Football fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling Premier League clash between Manchester City and Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium. This match is set to take place on May 24, 2026, and promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams are in strong form.
Manchester City, currently in second place with 78 points, will be looking to maintain their position in the league, while Aston Villa, sitting in fourth with 62 points, aims to close the gap. Previous encounters have seen competitive battles, making this a must-watch for football enthusiasts, especially with Manchester City aiming to avenge their earlier 1-0 loss to Aston Villa in October 2025.
Manchester City – Aston Villa: When and Where?
- City: Manchester
- Stadium: Etihad Stadium
- Date: May 24, 2026
- Hour: 16:00 BST (British Summer Time)
This highly anticipated match will take place at Manchester’s iconic Etihad Stadium. Scheduled for May 24, 2026, at 16:00 BST, fans can expect a thrilling afternoon of football as two top Premier League teams clash on the field.
Manchester City – Aston Villa: On Which TV Channel?
- Channel: SuperSport Variety 2 Nigeria, SuperSport Maximo, Canal+ Sport 3 Afrique, DStv Now
- Broadcast time: 16:00
For those eager to catch the action live, the match will be broadcast on SuperSport Variety 2 Nigeria, SuperSport Maximo, Canal+ Sport 3 Afrique, and DStv Now at 16:00. Nigerian fans can enjoy comprehensive coverage of the game, ensuring they do not miss a moment of the excitement.
For streaming options, subscribers can access SuperSport Maximo and DStv Now. For further verification, visit Live Soccer.
Manchester City – Aston Villa: Predicted Lineups
| 1James Trafford |
| 3Ruben Dias |
| 4Tijjani Reijnders |
| 7Omar Marmoush |
| 8Mateo Kovacic |
| 21Rayan Ait Nouri |
| 24Josko Gvardiol |
| 26Savinho |
| 47Phil Foden |
| 6Ross Barkley |
| 16Andres Garcia |
| 18Tammy Abraham |
| 19Jadon Sancho |
| 21Douglas Luiz |
| 26Lamare Bogarde |
| 31Leon Bailey |
| 40Marco Bizot |
Manchester City Predicted Lineup & Injuries and Suspensions
Manchester City will likely field a strong lineup, with key players like Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku expected to make significant contributions. The team’s recent form has been impressive, with decisive victories over Crystal Palace and Brentford. Fortunately for City, there are no reported injuries or suspensions affecting their squad, allowing them to deploy their preferred tactical setup.
- Manchester City predicted lineup: Goalkeeper – Gianluigi Donnarumma, Right back – Matheus Nunes, Right centre back – Abdukodir Khusanov, Left centre back – Marc Guehi, Left back – Nico O’Reilly, Right defensive midfielder – Rodri, Left defensive midfielder – Bernardo Silva, Right wing – Antoine Semenyo, Attacking midfielder – Rayan Cherki, Left wing – Jeremy Doku, Centre forward – Erling Haaland
- Manchester City injuries and suspensions: None
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup & Injuries and Suspensions
Aston Villa enters this fixture with confidence, having recently triumphed over Liverpool and secured a place in the Europa League Final Stage. However, they face injury concerns with Boubacar Kamara and Alysson Edward potentially sidelined. These absences might influence their tactical approach, but players like Ollie Watkins and John McGinn are expected to step up.
- Aston Villa predicted lineup: Goalkeeper – Emiliano Martinez, Right back – Matty Cash, Right centre back – Ezri Konsa, Left centre back – Pau Francisco Torres, Left back – Lucas Digne, Right defensive midfielder – Victor Lindelof, Left defensive midfielder – Youri Tielemans, Right wing – John McGinn, Attacking midfielder – Morgan Rogers, Left wing – Ian Maatsen, Centre forward – Ollie Watkins
- Aston Villa injuries and suspensions: Boubacar Kamara (knee injury), Alysson Edward (muscle injury)
No injuries or suspensions reported. |
 Boubacar Kamara knee-injury Early June 2026 |
 Alysson Edward muscle-injury Doubtful |
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