Manchester City vs Aston Villa Lineups, Live Streaming, Cable, How and Where to Watch for Free
Manchester City welcome Aston Villa to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in the final Premier League game of the 2025-26 season.
The match will also mark the end of an era as Pep Guardiola takes charge of his final game as Manchester City manager after a remarkable 10-year spell at the club. Guardiola will surpass Les McDowall's record for the most games managed in City history during Sunday's fixture.
Since arriving in 2016, Guardiola has transformed City into one of Europe's dominant sides, winning multiple Premier League titles, domestic cups and the Champions League.
Although City did not win the league title this season, they still ended the campaign with two trophies after lifting the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup.
There is expected to be an emotional atmosphere at the Etihad, with Manchester City planning special farewell activities for Guardiola, along with long-serving players Bernardo Silva and John Stones after the final whistle.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa arrive in Manchester after an excellent campaign under Unai Emery. Villa added a European trophy to their season after winning the Europa League and also secured qualification for next season's Champions League.
Their performances across both domestic and European competitions have made this one of the club's most successful seasons in recent years.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa Expected Lineups
Manchester City are expected to start with Trafford in goal behind a defense of Nunes, Stones, Ake, and Ait-Nouri. Rodri and Bernardo could feature in midfield alongside Savinho, Foden, and Doku. Erling Haaland is expected to lead the attack.
Manchester City:
- Goalkeeper: Trafford
- Defenders: Nunes, Stones, Ake, Ait-Nouri
- Midfielders: Rodri, Bernardo; Savinho, Foden, Doku
- Forward: Haaland
Aston Villa could line up with Bizot in goal. Bogarde, Lindelof, Mings, and Maatsen are expected to start in defense. Luiz, Onana, Bailey, Rogers, and Sancho may start in midfield, while Abraham is expected to feature in attack.
Aston Villa:
- Goalkeeper: Bizot
- Defenders: Bogarde, Lindelof, Mings, Maatsen
- Midfielders: Luiz, Onana; Bailey, Rogers, Sancho
- Forward: Abraham
Where to Watch Manchester City vs Aston Villa
Manchester City vs Aston Villa kicks off at 11:00 AM EDT on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Fans in the United States can watch the match live on NBC platforms and Peacock.
In Mexico, the game is expected to be available through Paramount+ and ESPN broadcasts.
Supporters in Canada can watch the match live on Fubo Canada, which holds Premier League streaming rights in the country.
In Australia, fans can follow the match live on Optus Sport.
Official match coverage and live updates will also be available on Manchester City's official website and Aston Villa's official website.
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This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 7:07 AM.