BBC · Sep 2, 2022
Aston Villa v Manchester City
Aston Villa have lost half of their 32 top-flight fixtures under head coach Steven GerrardTEAM NEWS
Aston Villa will monitor Leander Dendoncker, who has joined from Wolves but is struggling with a sore throat.
Jan Bednarek is available following his loan move from Southampton but Diego Carlos is a long-term absentee as he recovers from a torn Achilles.
Manchester City trio Kalvin Phillips, Jack Grealish and Nathan Ake will be assessed after missing out in midweek.
Manuel Akanji, who has signed from Borussia Dortmund, is unlikely to be rushed into the starting line-up.