Two clubs in opposite halves of the Premier League table will do battle today in a league match between Manchester City and Aston Villa. The first-division clash scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester and can be live streamed here free.
With the Premier League title within their grasp, Manchester City must avoid a stumble in the final two matches of the season. A loss against either Aston Villa or West Ham United would shift destiny back to Liverpool. Manager Manuel Pellegrini, however, remains focused on the task at hand, not title aspirations (h/t to the Guardian). "I only know we have to win the game against Aston Villa," Pellegrini said.
"At the end of the week [Sunday] we'll see who has more points. We [will] prepare exactly the same as we have during the year," he added.
"We must win tomorrow and then we see what happens on Sunday."
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Player to Watch: With Aston Villa looking to control the midfield at the Etihad, manager Paul Lambert will opt for the double-six 4-4-2. Ashley Westwood and Fabian Delph will be tasked with regaining possession and protecting the back line. Delph enters today averaging three tackles and 1.7 interceptions per match.
Manchester City's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Hart; Kolarov, Demichelis, Kompany, Zabaleta; Touré, Fernandinho; Nasri, Silva, Milner; Dzeko
Aston Villa's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Guzan; Clark, Baker, Viaar, Lowton; Bertrand, Delph, Westwood, Albrighton; Bowery, Weimann
(h/t to WhoScored)
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