Manchester City vs Aston Villa
22nd May 1600hrs
Football – England – Premier League
Pick Home Win -1
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 4/9 odds taken 1405 GMT, Saturday 21 May
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City take on Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on the final day of the Premier League season. City will retain their title if they beat the Villans on Sunday. However, Liverpool will be waiting to pounce if the Citizens slip up. Can Gerrard help out his beloved Reds, or will Man City cruise to victory on home turf? We have the latest odds and predictions.
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Manchester City Preview – Pep’s troops to get the job done on home soil?
Manchester City have had another outstanding season in the Premier League. Man City have picked up 28 wins, suffered just three defeats and have drawn six times. They are on 90 points, one point above Liverpool.
Since falling to a shock home reverse to Crystal Palace back in October, Man City have gone on to lose just one more Premier League match. After that reverse to Tottenham Hotspur, Pep Guardiola’s boys have won eight and drawn three of their following 11 league games.
No matter what happens at Anfield, if Man City beat Villa, Guardiola’s superstars will keep the Premier League trophy in Manchester. As you would expect, the hosts are the clear favourites, as the bookies are offering just 1/6 for a home win.
Aston Villa Preview – Can Gerrard inspire Villa to a shock win?
Aston Villa have had a steady season in the Premier League. They were heading in the wrong direction under Dean Smith, but Steven Gerrard has certainly steadied the ship since arriving. Villa go into the final weekend in 14th.
The Villans have struggled for wins of late, picking up just two from their past ten Premier League matches. Since back-to-back victories over Norwich City and Burnley, Gerrard’s boys have taken two points from nine on offer.
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Villa are capable of causing an upset on Sunday, but the Midlands club will have to be at their very best. The away win is available at the eye-catching price of 16/1.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa Betting Advice
Man City edged a tight meeting at Villa Park on 1st December. City were not quite themselves, but goals from Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva had them 2-0 up at the break. Ollie Watkins pulled one back early in the second period, but Pep’s troops held on for a 2-1 win.
Man City have a phenomenal recent record in this fixture, winning each of the last eight meetings. They are unbeaten since Villa picked up a 3-2 home win back in 2013.
Key Facts – Manchester City vs Aston Villa Betting Tip
- Man City have lost just one league game since October
- Aston Villa have won only two of their past ten
- City have won eight in a row against Villa
Man City have dominated this fixture in recent years, and they should get the win and secure the Premier League title on Sunday. We fancy the hosts to win by a margin, and you can get 4/9 for City to win -1.
Kevin De Bruyne has been in stunning form of late, scoring a staggering 11 goals in his last 13 league and cup outings for City. The brilliant Belgian is available at 21/20 to score anytime on Sunday.
The best betting odds for Manchester City vs Aston Villa
Manchester City to win: 1/6 at Bet365
Draw: 7/1 at Bet365
Aston Villa to win: 16/1 at Bet365
