Reigning champions Manchester City may take the field at the Etihad Stadium as titleholders for the final time in the near future when they host Aston Villa on Tuesday, April 23.

In their previous encounter at Villa Park, City suffered a defeat against Unai Emery's squad, with Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers scoring before halftime. Phil Foden managed to score a late consolation goal in the third minute of stoppage time, briefly igniting hopes for a comeback that ultimately fell short.

Discover the latest odds, team updates, predictions, and insights for the exciting Premier League matchup between Manchester City and Aston Villa. Guardiola's squad has experienced an atypical season, failing to advance to the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League, and now they are focused on the FA Cup semi-final as their sole opportunity for silverware this season. In addition to their trophy aspirations, City is also concentrating on the league, aiming to secure a Champions League spot for the next season, currently positioned fourth with 58 points from 33 matches.

Ederson is dealing with a groin injury and will miss his second consecutive match, leaving Stefan Ortega to fill in as the goalkeeper. Rodri and Nathan Ake are sidelined for the remainder of the season, and Erling Haaland and John Stones will also be unavailable for the upcoming matches. On a brighter note, Manuel Akanji made his first appearance since February 11 during the 2-0 victory over Everton and is expected to play more minutes against Villa.