Vital stats:
Match: Aston Villa (20th in Premier League) v City (2nd in Premier League)
Competition: FA Cup (Fourth Round)
Date and time: Saturday 30 January, 3pm (GMT)
Referee: Michael Jones
Last time: Aston Villa 0-0 City, 8 November 2015
Head to head record:
Games: 167
Villa wins: 57
Draws: 41
City wins: 69
Form
Villa: DLLWDD
City: WDWDWD
Tickets: Sold out
Key Quotes
Manuel Pellegrini: “It’s the same team we play that we played in November – we started in Remi Garde’s first game. We drew against them in their stadium so I think tomorrow will be a similar game and very difficult also.”
Fernandinho: “The FA Cup is very important for the team, the fans, for everyone. We go to play against Villa who have already proved they can be a tough team in their own stadium.”
Jores Okore: “”Last season’s run to the final was really special. It was amazing to go to Wembley and go that far in a tournament with some quality teams.”
Ashley Westwood: “”David Silva is by far the toughest opponent I’ve faced. Ever since I’ve played in the Premier League I’ve thought the same. He’s like a ghost at times, you don’t know where he is.”
Injury News
Aston Villa: Sandhez, Hutton, Traore, Amavi
City: Nasri, Kompany, Bony, Kolarov, Mangala, De Bruyne
Further Reading
Manuel Pellegrini text preview
Manuel Pellegrini press conference part one video
Richards v Otamendi: Stats Head to head
Aston Villa v City: Fans’ Favourite
