MAN CITY continue their desperate pursuit of Liverpool with a trip to face Aston Villa.
Pep Guardiola’s champions have won their last four games in all competitions, but defeat to Wolves before Christmas all but ended their slim title hopes.
Bernardo Silva rifled Man City into the lead after just 17 minutes at Old TraffordCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
They face a Villa side who are battling to stave off relegation despite awful luck with injures over the winter period.
Two wins in their last three Premier League games though have lifted Dean Smith’s side out of the bottom three and they will hope to pick up anything they can on home soil.
Jack Grealish could be the key if Villa manage to avoid the dropCredit: Reuters
What time does Aston Villa vs Man City kick off?
THIS Premier League clash will be held on Sunday, January 12.
Kick-off at Villa Park is at 4.30pm.
When City last visited this ground in a Premier League game back in 2015, they were held to a 0-0 draw.
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Man City on and can I live stream it?
YOU can catch this match live on Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra HD.
Coverage begins at 4pm.
If you’re not a Sky subscriber, grab a NOW TV day pass from just £9.99 to stream the action on a number of devices.
What is the team news?
Jonathan Kodjia is a doubt for Aston Villa due to illness, Dean Smith has confirmed.
Should Kodjia not be fit for the game, that would leave Villa without a recognised centre-forward following the long-term injury sustained by Wesley at Burnley.
Left-back Matt Targett is fit to return from a hamstring injury while Danny Drinkwater could make his debut after joining on loan from Chelsea.
Ederson could return to the Man City side but Leroy Sane remains a long-term absence while Aymeric Laporte will return to training next week.
Match odds
- Aston Villa to win – 12/1
- Draw – 7/1
- Man City to win – 1/6
- Both teams to score – 8/11
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
