How to watch Aston Villa vs Manchester City; Premier League broadcast

The Aston Villa vs Manchester City match will be available on Fubo Sports, Universo, and USA Network on Saturday, December 21, at 7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT. From Villa Park, Aston Villa will look to capitalize on their home advantage to earn crucial points, while Manchester City aims to overcome their recent struggles and close the gap at the top of the Premier League standings.

How Does Aston Villa Arrive?

Aston Villa has had a season of ups and downs. In their latest match, they fell 2-1 to Nottingham Forest, a game in which they created clear opportunities but failed to convert them. However, a few days earlier, they secured an impressive 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League, showcasing their ability to compete on the European stage. In the Premier League, they triumphed 1-0 over Southampton and 3-1 against Brentford, demonstrating strength at home. However, their 3-0 loss to Chelsea raised concerns about their consistency against top-tier opponents.

Managed by Unai Emery, Aston Villa currently holds the seventh position with 25 points, reflecting a solid performance but with room for improvement. Their main goal will be to leverage their home advantage to secure a positive result against a struggling Manchester City. Defensive discipline and intensity will be key to containing the visitors and aiming for a win.

Aston Villa’s Last 5 Matches

• December 14: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa

• December 10: RB Leipzig 2-3 Aston Villa (Champions League)

• December 7: Aston Villa 1-0 Southampton

• December 4: Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford

• December 1: Chelsea 3-0 Aston Villa

How Does Manchester City Arrive?

Manchester City is going through a tough spell, with results not going in their favor under Pep Guardiola's management. In their latest match, they suffered a 2-1 loss to Manchester United, where defensive errors proved costly. Before that, they lost 2-0 to Juventus in the Champions League, raising concerns about their international performance. Although they achieved a convincing 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, their 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace exposed a lack of consistency.

Currently in fifth place with 27 points, City is far from their usual dominant form. This match represents a critical opportunity to turn their season around and rebuild confidence. Precision in attack and midfield control will be essential for the visitors to secure all three points.

Manchester City’s Last 5 Matches

• December 15: Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United

• December 11: Juventus 2-0 Manchester City (Champions League)

• December 7: Crystal Palace 2-2 Manchester City

• December 4: Manchester City 3-0 Nottingham Forest

• December 1: Liverpool 2-0 Manchester City

Probable Lineups

Aston Villa

• Emiliano Martínez

• Ezri Konsa

• Diego Carlos

• Pau Torres

• Tyrone Mings

• Lucas Digne

• Boubacar Kamara

• Youri Tielemans

• Matty Cash

• John McGinn

• Morgan Rogers

Manchester City

• Ederson

• Kyle Walker

• Rúben Dias

• Joško Gvardiol

• Ilkay Gündogan

• Matheus Nunes

• Bernardo Silva

• Kevin De Bruyne

• Phil Foden

• Jérémy Doku

• Erling Haaland

Predictions

Odds:

• Aston Villa: +225

• Draw: +270

• Manchester City: +112

Match Schedule

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024

• Time: 7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT

• Tournament: Premier League

• Venue: Villa Park

How to Watch Aston Villa vs Manchester City Live

• Broadcast: Fubo Sports, Universo, USA Network