Aston Villa vs Manchester City: Premier League – live | Premier League

These teams: Along with Leon Bailey and Tyrone Mings, Ollie Watkins will have to make do with a place on the Villa bench, with Jhon Duran starting ahead of him. Amadou Onana starts in midfield, Diego Carlos is out.

Pep Guardiola makes six changes from the side that started against Manchester United last weekend, with Kyle Walker and Kevin de Bruyne among the notable absentees.

Ederson failed a fitness test and will be replaced by Stefan Ortega, while Jack Grealish makes a rare start for the champions against his former club.

Lineups between Aston Villa and Manchester City

Today’s match officials

• Referee: Peter Bankes.

• Assistants: Eddie Smart and Nick Greenhalgh.

• Fourth official: Andy Madley.

• VAR: Darren England.

• Assistant VAR: Darren Cann.

Early team news

The big news from the City camp is that Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake join long-term absentees Oscar Bobb and Rodri on the sidelines, but Pep Guardiola has John Stones and Mateo Kovacic, both of whom are considered fit and available for selection. Rico Lewis is also back after his suspension, but Ederson’s participation is questionable.

Villa striker Ollie Watkins has recovered from injury but will have to make do with a place on the bench if the in-form Jhon Duran gets the nod from Unai Emery ahead of him. Leon Bailey is back after a short injury layoff, but Jacob Ramsey remains out.

Premier League: Aston Villa vs Man City