It is now official that Pep Guardiola is leaving Manchester City. Which of course means Aston Villa have to send him on his way with a big, fat, juicy defeat.
I do not think Emiliano Martinez will start tomorrow, so I expect Marco Bizot to come in for him. Other than that, I would play the same side that started against Freiburg on Wednesday night.
Will Unai Emery make wholesale changes? I hope not, although he probably will. Personally, I have always believed a club should always play its strongest side whenever possible.
As for Guardiola, he is a legend of the game. There is no doubt about that. He has always been gracious when Villa have beaten City, and he has spoken very highly of Aston Villa in the past, even describing us as a Champions League side.
My respect for him is immense, and I genuinely wish him well for the future.
But with all that said, I still really want Villa to win today. UTV
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