Pep Guardiola will manage Manchester City for the final time on Sunday as they host Aston Villa in a Premier League showdown. Here is everything you need to know about the match.
How to Watch Man City vs Aston Villa
UK viewers can watch the match live on Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports UHD, with coverage starting shortly before the 4pm BST kick-off. As part of a historic final-day arrangement, every Premier League match is available across Sky's linear channels or via the Sky Sports+ streaming service for subscribers.
The Battle for Fourth Place
Although Arsenal have already secured the title, Aston Villa need a positive result to guarantee fourth place ahead of a surging Liverpool. Villa currently hold a three-point lead over the Reds, but Liverpool's superior goal difference means any slip-up could see Unai Emery's side drop to fifth.
Champions League Qualification
Fortunately for Villa, the Premier League has secured an extra performance slot for next season's Champions League, meaning the top five teams qualify. Even if Villa finish fifth, their place in Europe's elite competition is mathematically secure.
Pep Guardiola's Final Farewell
The emotional highlight of the afternoon is Guardiola's departure after 10 legendary years at Manchester City. He confirmed his exit on Friday, and this match marks the end of an era that brought 20 major trophies to the club. A massive post-match ceremony is planned to honour his legacy.
Succession Plan
Former understudy Enzo Maresca is the frontrunner to replace Guardiola, but Sunday is dedicated to celebrating the manager's tactical genius and domestic dominance.
Aston Villa's European Glory
Villa enter the match in fine form after a 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday. That win ended a 44-year drought for major continental silverware and gave Unai Emery a record-extending fifth Europa League title.
Team News
Manchester City are expected to field a strong XI for Guardiola's send-off, though emotional farewells are also likely for Bernardo Silva and John Stones, who may be playing their final minutes for the club. Aston Villa are expected to start Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans after their goal-scoring heroics in the final, with Emi Buendía also in scintillating form.
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