Update: How to watch Man City vs Aston Villa – TV channel, kick-off time and live stream details News

Manchester City are back in Premier League action against Aston Villa this evening

Manchester City know that a victory against Aston Villa will keep their hopes of finishing in a Champions League place alive.

Pep Guardiola’s team have experienced a different Premier League season and currently sit fifth in the standings. However, a win will take them into third place on 61 points – one point ahead of Nottingham Forest.

With four games left in the season, the table is looking congested, and there is no margin for error, as any slip-up could cost teams a place in the prestigious competition. On the other hand, a defeat to Unai Emery’s side would see Villa leapfrog City into fourth.

Speaking ahead of the clash, Guardiola has pleaded fans to support the team from minute one. “It’s absolutely a final,” he said. “And after Aston Villa, it will be the game against Wolves, it will be a final again, Southampton, because every point, every game counts. But, you know, it’s a contender to qualify for the Champions League, and you see both games, and you see the game they play against my friend Luis Enrique, at PSG, wow, I was really, really impressed.

“They can play low block or not, but when they decide to go, with the weapons they have, the speed they have, the set-pieces, and the way they organise. It’s a final, and we need our people, because I think our people want the Champions League next season again, and hopefully they can help us from minute one.

“Don’t wait. Sometimes we are sloppy, sometimes we are not playing good, but now, now we need them, we need them desperately, to support us, to make noise, and be there all the time, because it’s a final, absolutely it’s a final for us.”

Here, MEN Sport brings you all the details on how to follow the game.

What time does Manchester City vs Aston Villa kick-off?

The match will kick-off at 8pm on Monday, April 22, at the Etihad Stadium.

Is Man City vs Aston Villa being shown live on TV?

Yes, the match will be live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event channels. Coverage will get underway at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.

Alternatively, you can follow MEN Sport’s coverage where we will bring you all of the action and reaction before, during and after the match.

You will be able to follow via our live blog which will be published a few hours before kick-off.

How can I follow the game overseas?

The match will also be available to watch outside of the UK.

To find out if the match will be shown in your area, you can find the Premier League’s international broadcast partners here.

When can I watch the highlights?

Match highlights will be available to watch on the Sky Sports website and app shortly after the full-time whistle.

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