Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Manchester City
4-4-2
Aston Villa
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(2) 2 Goals 7 (15)
25.1 Average Age 24.8
186.2 Average Height (cm) 180.9
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Capital One Cup.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status
Samir Nasri Out
Maicon Doubtful
James Milner Doubtful
Micah Richards Doubtful
Player Reason Status
Stilian Petrov Out
Richard Dunne Out
Stephen Ireland Out
Gary Gardner Out
Marc Albrighton Out
Ashley Westwood Out
Jordan Bowery Out

Team News

Manchester City
  • Maicon and James Milner both missed the game with Arsenal due to minor foot injuries but could be in contention to come into a much changed line-up with Mancini likely to rotate his entire starting XI.
  • Gareth Barry could build up his fitness against his former club, while new signings Nastasic, Rodwell and Sinclair could all feature.
  • Mario Balotelli is likely to start having scored 5 goals in 3 appearances against Villa in the past, while a number of youngsters could also be handed a chance.
Aston Villa
  • Paul Lambert is renowned for making changes to his side after a defeat and the second half performance against Southampton will have given him cause for concern, with Stephen Ireland suffering a suspected broken arm.
  • Among the likely changes will be left-back Joe Bennett, while Nathan Baker could be given another chance to impress alongside Ron Vlaar and Herd and Delph will also hope to feature.
  • The likes of Holman and El Ahmadi may be rested, with Agbonlahor and N'Zogbia vying for a start, while new signings Westwood and Bowery are ineligible having featured in the earlier rounds of the cup with their former teams

Prediction

  • With both sides likely to make changes from their weekend line-ups this will be a chance for a few players to stake a claim for a regular place, though City will still be strong favourites even with a weakened XI.
  • Villa will fear the inclusion of Mario Balotelli, who tends to save his best performances against them, and they will need to improve massively at the back having conceded 16 goals in their last 5 away matches at City.
  • Villa have led 1-0 at half time in each of their last 4 matches but expect City to be dominant early on and make plenty of chances. The game could become fragmented in the second half with a raft of changes likely, particularly from the hosts.
Prediction:
Manchester City
3
1
Aston Villa
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Latest Comments

 
  • Oscar360

    city just a bug more than worse

    37 weeks ago
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  • spuds

    City's side will be weaker that usual but still won't be at all weak. Easy win

    38 weeks ago
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  • Dave

    City will field a weakened side but I fear for Villa after their capitulation at Southampton in the second half

    38 weeks ago
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