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Manchester City v Aston Villa tickets | Premier League | Etihad
Manchester City host Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium in what has become one of the Premier League's more compelling fixtures. With City among the perennial challengers at the top of the table and Villa firmly established as a Champions League club under Unai Emery, this showdown promises drama and quality between two of England's in-form sides.
Match Details
The match takes place at the Etihad Stadium. The exact date and kick-off time are confirmed closer to the fixture and may be subject to change for television. The full 2026-2027 fixture list was released in mid-June. City fans will always remember May 2022, when Ilkay Gündogan's dramatic late brace against these same opponents secured the title in iconic fashion — a moment still fondly recalled whenever Villa come to town.
Etihad Stadium
The Etihad Stadium has been Manchester City's fortress since 2003, now holding over 60,000 following the completion of its North Stand expansion. The new stand reopened as the Pep Guardiola Stand in honour of the club's most successful manager, who bowed out at a record home crowd at the end of the 2025-26 season. The atmosphere on big matchdays is electric as the Cityzens look to make the most of one of the most formidable home records in European football.
Head-to-Head Record
Manchester City and Aston Villa have met 185 times since their first encounter in October 1899, with City leading the all-time record with 82 victories to Villa's 61, alongside 42 draws. City have dominated the broader history of the fixture, but Unai Emery has transformed Villa into awkward opponents — the Midlands club won three consecutive home league games against City at Villa Park before adding a memorable victory at the Etihad on the final day of the 2025-26 season, a run that would have seemed unthinkable before the Spaniard's arrival in October 2022.
Last Meeting
Aston Villa won 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium in May 2026 in an emotional encounter that marked Pep Guardiola's farewell as Manchester City manager. Antoine Semenyo put City ahead in the first half, but Ollie Watkins struck twice early in the second half to turn the game around, with Phil Foden having a late leveller ruled out for offside. The defeat came just days after Villa had won the Europa League, while City — already confirmed as runners-up — used the occasion to bid farewell to Guardiola and departing legends Bernardo Silva and John Stones. Earlier in the season, Villa had also won the reverse fixture 1-0 at Villa Park, Matty Cash with the decisive strike.
Manchester City
Manchester City remain one of the Premier League's dominant forces. Last season they finished as runners-up and completed a domestic cup double, winning both the EFL Cup and the FA Cup. The campaign proved to be Pep Guardiola's last after a transformative decade, and his former assistant Enzo Maresca has been appointed as his successor on a three-year deal. With Erling Haaland's relentless goalscoring leading the line and quality throughout the squad, City will again be expected to challenge at the top under their new manager.
Aston Villa
Unai Emery has overseen a remarkable transformation at Aston Villa, establishing the club firmly among the Premier League elite. In 2025-26 Villa won the Europa League — their first major trophy in 30 years — and secured a fourth-place finish to qualify for the Champions League. Their consistency against the top sides under Emery reflects a side that travels to grounds like the Etihad with genuine belief, and Villa will look to build on one of the most successful seasons in the club's modern history.
Tickets
Tickets for Manchester City vs Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium are among the most sought-after of the season. With two in-form sides and a fixture that has produced plenty of recent drama, this promises to deliver another memorable encounter under the lights.
