When and where
We face Shaun Goater’s side at Villa Park in a 12:00 (UK) kick-off on Saturday 25 January.
For UK viewers, the match is live on Sky Sports.
As ever, mancity.com and our official app will provide dedicated coverage across the evening, while regular updates will be posted on X:@ManCityWomen.
APP COVERAGE
Minute-by-minute text updates will begin in our Matchday Centre 90 minutes before kick-off.
Make sure you have push notification turned on as well, so you can be alerted to key moments in the action including goals, red cards and team news.
Highlights and a CITY+ full-match replay will also be made available after the game.
Manager preview
Taylor focused on the fitness of four of his players in Thursday’s press conference.
“The players looked good this morning, we did a review and then split off.
“We had a small group out on the pitch which included Bunny Shaw, Viv [Miedema], Naomi Layzell, potentially we’re looking a bit stronger certainly from the sidelines this weekend.
“Even when missing some key players, it would be nice to get the likes of Bunny back potentially for some of the game.”
Meanwhile, Khiara Keating will undergo examination before deciding if she is fit to play at Villa Park.
The goalkeeper took a heavy blow late in last night’s game and had to sit out the final few minutes.
“She’s okay. A little shook up but she was pretty good straight after the game with the other players,” said Taylor.
“It was a nasty blow but very brave from her. She’ll check in with the medical team and see how she goes.”
Previous meeting
Gareth Taylor’s side had the opportunity to move to the summit of the WSL, albeit with an extra game played than Chelsea and Manchester United, and extend our unbeaten run to nine matches.
Despite dominating possession in the early exchanges, Aston Villa took the lead against the run of play, with Gabi Nunes poking home from close range.
In the second half, City pushed for the equaliser which came through Lauren Hemp past the hour mark, before Jill Roord added a second, and the winning, goal eight minutes later.
Last time out
Lily Murphy played a starring role in the success, providing the assist for Laura Coombs‘ opener before restoring our lead after Millie Turner had equalised.
A fantastic defensive display followed after the break as we beat our cross-city rivals in the second meeting between the teams in 2024/25.
It meant a return to winning ways and a clash with Arsenal in the last-four of the competition.
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