Man City v Aston Villa: Key stats and talking points
Manchester City and Aston Villa are set to face off at the Etihad Stadium, both teams having secured their places in the Champions League for next season. City, under Pep Guardiola's final match, aims to maintain their impressive home record, while Villa celebrates their recent Europa League victory. The match is expected to draw a record attendance as Guardiola's tenure comes to a close.
- ▪Manchester City will play their last match under Pep Guardiola, who is leaving after a decade with the club.
- ▪City is currently on a 15-game unbeaten streak in the league and has only lost once since November.
- ▪Aston Villa recently won the Europa League, marking their first major trophy in 30 years.
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