Remi Garde will take charge of his first game as Villa boss here so it remains to be seen what his favoured XI will be.
Micah Richards is back available following a suspension, though Ashley Westwood (concussion) and Gabby Agbonlahor (calf strain) are both doubts having been forced off against Spurs.
The likes of Ayew, Gil and Gestede will all hope to come into the side having made an impact from the bench last time out.
Manchester City
Sergio Aguero is set to remain sidelined along with Pablo Zabaleta, and while Silva and Nasri are nearing fitness neither look likely to be risked.
Kevin De Bruyne was rested in midweek but could regain his place in the side at the expense of Jesus Navas.
Fabian Delph is back fit and in line to return to his former club and is bound to receive a frosty reception to say the least.
Match Facts
Aston Villa have lost their last 7 matches in the Premier League. Aston Villa lose 1.40
Man City have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 away matches in the Premier League. Man City win or draw 1.08
Man City have won 5 of their last 6 matches against Aston Villa in all competitions. Man City win 1.40
Aston Villa have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Man City in all competitions. Under 2.5 goals 2.15
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Man City's last 6 games in the Premier League. Over 2.5 goals 1.67
Man City have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches against Aston Villa in all competitions. Over 2.5 goals 1.67
Aston Villa have lost with a 1 goal margin in 5 of their last 6 home matches in the Premier League. Aston Villa 0.5 Handicap 3.00
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Prediction
This is the start of a new chapter for Villa, who made the bold move to ignore the opinion of many that Premier League experience was a must in a new manager to appoint Remi Garde.
The new boss has already stated that he won't show favouritism to any players in the squad, French or otherwise, but a number of the summer signings left out in recent weeks could return.
Manuel Pellegrini's side have coped relatively well in the absence of both Silva and Aguero for the first time so should have too much for the hosts, whose fans will just want to see a stronger performance given their heavy underdog status
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