Premier League Title on the Line as Manchester City Host Aston Villa
Manchester City vs Aston Villa - 22/05/2022
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We have an exciting finish to the Premier League title race this season as we enter the final round of fixtures this weekend.
Manchester City welcome Aston Villa to the Etihad Stadium knowing they need to win the game to guarantee the Premier title. The hosts are currently 1 point clear of second place Liverpool, who play at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Manchester City come into the match having been held to a 2-2 draw at West Ham United last weekend.
The Hammers took a 2-0 lead into half-time and Manchester City were out of sorts in the first half. However, they came out strongly in the second half to score 2 goals and could have won the match if it were not for a missed penalty.
That result means Manchester City are undefeated in 7 of their last 8 games in all competition. They are on an 11-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, winning 8 of those 11 games.
Home form shows Manchester City have lost only 1 of their last 13 league fixtures and have won 4 of their last 5 at the Etihad Stadium.
Trends show Manchester City have seen over 2.5 goals scored in each of their last 6 home Premier League fixtures. Both teams have scored in 4 of their last 5 on home soil.
Aston Villa make the trip to the Etihad Stadium on the back of a 1-1 draw at home against relegation threatened Burnley on Thursday night.
It was a disappointing way to finish the league season at home for Aston Villa, who did not get going in the game and fell a goal behind just before half-time. They made a strong start in the second half to equalise but failed to create any other good goal scoring opportunities.
That result means Aston Villa have failed to win any of their 3 most recent Premier League fixtures.
In addition to the draw at home against Burnley, Aston Villa have lost at home to Liverpool and picked up a point in a 1-1 draw at home to Crystal Palace.
Away form in the Premier League shows Aston Villa have won 1 of their last 4 matches. The win came over Burnley in their most recent away fixture but there have been defeats at West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Trends show Aston Villa have scored in 5 of their last 6 away Premier League games but have conceded goals in 3 of their last 4 on the road.
Team news and Manchester City continue without the injured central defender Ruben Dias.
However, both Kyle Walker and John Stones have returned to training this week and both could take their place in the starting XI, which would be a huge boost for Manchester City.
A victory for Manchester City would seal the Premier League title and they are favourites to take maximum points. Aston Villa have not been in great form and if Manchester City play close to their best, it should be enough to take maximum points. We expect Aston Villa to find the back of the net but to be outscored by the hosts.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
EPL
572419
1
3 - 1
3.82
19°
1.17
1.17
8.00
15.00
no
no
no
3 - 2(0 - 1)
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