Manchester City host Aston Villa on Sunday, 24 May 2026 at Etihad Stadium. The kick-off time is 15:00 local. The fixture is part of the Premier League schedule. Manchester City go into the match 2nd in the table; Aston Villa sit 4th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Manchester City have taken 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 1 draw. Aston Villa have collected 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over the same span. Recent run: 2 wins in a row.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 26 Oct 2025: Manchester City 0-1 Aston Villa; 22 Apr 2025: Manchester City 2-1 Aston Villa; 21 Dec 2024: Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1. Manchester City scored through A. Semenyo 23'. Aston Villa replied with O. Watkins 47', O. Watkins 61'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 61 as the contest closed.

Manchester City held 52% of the ball against 48% for Aston Villa. Shots on target finished 3-5. Expected goals read 1.25 for Manchester City, 1.58 for Aston Villa.

Aston Villa take the three points; Manchester City look at a thin night for the home crowd. Manchester City sat 2nd and Aston Villa 4th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.