Aston Villa v Manchester City: Premier League – live

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Source: The Guardian Football · NewTimes editorial text based on the source feed.

⚽ Premier League updates from the 12.30pm BST kick-off ⚽ Ten things to look out for | Live scores | Table City have been beaten on their last three visits to Villa Park: 1-0 December 2023, 2-1 in December 2024 and 1-0 last October.

Villa also won at the Etihad in May to clinch their first league double against City since 1962-63.

“There are no coincidences in life,” writes Krishnamoorthy V.

“Your mention of The Shining in the preamble connects to The Overlook Hotel.

Is it a reference to what the Premier League will do in its assessment of City’s appeal?”