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. City come in sitting 2nd on 78 points, while Villa are 4th with 62 points, both already assured of Champions League qualification.

Manchester City Availability

There are no listed injuries or suspensions for Manchester City in this fixture. Crucially, leading scorer Erling Haaland (27 league goals, 8 assists) is available, as is key creator Rayan Cherki (12 assists, 4 goals). With no absentees flagged, Pep Guardiola has his main attacking core intact for the final league outing.

Aston Villa Availability

Aston Villa face 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 build-up from the back, with Martinez a pivotal figure in goal and Kamara important in midfield screening.

Impact Summary

Manchester City lose no attacking output on paper, retaining Haaland’s 27 goals and the creative supply from Cherki and P. Foden. Aston Villa’s main attacking threats, O. Watkins (14 goals, 3 assists) and M. Rogers (10 goals, 6 assists), are available, but any absence or limitation for E. Martinez and B. Kamara could significantly weaken their ability to contain City’s high-powered attack.