Manchester City will host Europa League champions Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 16:00 UK time.
This match marks the final appearance for Manager Pep Guardiola and long-time squad members John Stones and Bernardo Silva.
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Guardiola announced on Friday that he is concluding his ten-year tenure with the club.
The final training session for the trio took place on Saturday at the City Football Academy.
Post-match tribute activities are scheduled at the stadium. Manchester City has already secured second place in the league table alongside two trophies this season.
Match Context and Standings
Manchester City holds 78 points and an impressive home record against Aston Villa, having won 19 of their last 20 Premier League home fixtures against them.
The visitors enter the match in fourth place with 62 points.
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The top five positions in the league dictate UEFA Champions League qualification.
Aston Villa has won three of their last five Premier League matches against Manchester City, including a 1-0 victory on October 26, 2025.
They aim for a league double over City for the first time since the 1962-1963 season.
Manchester City remains unbeaten in its last 15 Premier League matches since January.
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Aston Villa enters the fixture following a 4-2 victory against Liverpool in their previous league outing.
