Aston Villa vs Manchester City

22/12- This seems to be the most interesting tie for the week, with Manchester City climbing to the 4^th spot after their last week’s victory and Liverpool’s loss to Man U at Anfield and they will be visiting the consistent Aston Villa who are placed on the 7^th spot just 3 places behind the visitors. While Manchester City would be hoping for a full 3 points in order to increase their chances of overtaking Arsenal and capturing the 3^rd spot on the table, Villa would be keen to gain some spots on the table as well and a win would take them just a point adrift of their 4^th placed opponents.

Not much time ago Aston Villa were on a points riot and won 4 matches in a row but it was followed by a couple of losses to Arsenal and Portsmouth which has probable shaken their confidence and that showed in the last week’s draw against a weak Sunderland team. Villa however should be much comfortable playing at home and the crowd support is always a big advantage. The team also looks intact with all their main player remaining fit fireworks can be expected from Agbonlahor, Barry and company.

Manchester City on the other hand have some injury worries and in form striker Blumer has been lately suffering from a hamstring problem so a lot will depend on the performance of Petrov and Bianchi as they are the other two expected scoring players. Manchester City have been the best team at home but their away record this season is not that impressive but in football nothing can be said. A lot will be at stake when the whistle blows at Aston Villa and the team that might win this battle may just find itself in a great position on the points chart.

Prediction: 2-1, Aston Villa win