Schedule FA Cup 2016 match between Aston Villa vs Manchester City at Villa Park this weekend, Saturday, January 30, 2016. Prediction Aston Villa vs Manchester City will be running exciting because obviously did not want to host their chances to go far in the tournament full of surprises stalled from Manchester City. FA Cup tournaments like this it could be a shortcut for a mediocre club to achieve, at least can play at Wembley in a crucial round. As a finalist last year, Aston Villa obviously like to repeat that achievement this time although there will be City as a barrier to their big dreams.

"It could advance to the finals like last season is very special. Unbelievably nice to be able to play at Wembley and go far in this tournament. Hopefully we can repeat it. Last season we were able to prove themselves capable of beating a team like Liverpool, "said jores okore.

Aston Villa is okay to feel confident, but this time his opponent is Manchester City. To be able to beat a team like Manchester City, of course, it takes more than hard work and luck as they experienced at their meeting in the Premier League last. At that time, Villa was able to draw against City 0-0 in a match that was also held at Villa Park.

Manchester City alone has definitely lost Kevin De Bruyne injured. Some other names of the teams and guests will also miss this opportunity should be used Aston Villa to achieve a positive result.

Estimated lineup Aston Villa vs Manchester City:

Aston Villa (4-3-3): 31. Mark Bunn; 4. Micah Richards, 5. jores okore, 16. Joleon Lescott, 43. Ali Cissokho; 8. Idrissa Gueye, 15. Ashley Westwood, 7. Leandro Bacuna; 25. Carles Gil, 19. Jordan Ayew, 27. Libor Kozak. Manager: Remi Garde

Manchester City (4-2-3-1): 13. Willy Caballero; 3. Bacary Sagna, 30. Nicolas Otamendi, 26. Martin Demichelis, 22. Gael Clichy; 6. Fernando, 18. Fabian Delph; 15. Jesus Navas, 21. David Silva, 72. kelechi Iheanacho; 10. Sergio Aguero. Manager Manuel Pellegrini

Head to Head Aston Villa vs Manchester City:

11-08-2015: Aston Villa vs Manchester City 0-0
04-25-2015: Manchester City vs Aston Villa 3-2
10-04-2014: Aston Villa vs Manchester City 0-2
05-07-2014: Manchester City vs Aston Villa 4-0
09-28-2013: Aston Villa vs Manchester City 3-2

Prediction Aston Villa vs Manchester City 0-1

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Few people believe Arsenal would be a serious challenger to the Premier League , following a 1-3 defeat of Aston Villa in the opening match of the season . In the first week of the Premier League game ( 17/08/2013 ) , the Villa embarrass the hosts with two goals from Christian Benteke , and Luna . Grain goals the Gunners birth of Olivier Giroud . In subsequent trips , the strength of Arsene Wenger team finished doubled . Now , confident they travel to Villa Park with ambition reclaim the top standings of the hands of Manchester City .

The Citizens steal the throne after defeating the host while Newcastel United's two goals without reply . Manuel Pellegrini 's troops lead with 47 points from 21 matches . Arsenal are currently in third place with 45 points from 20 times a game , could reclaim the throne when brushing Aston Villa .

This action is also so perfect moment to avenge the defeat in the opener last season . Arsene Wenger will rely on the tall striker Olivier Giroud , who has just recovered from an injury and missed the last two games . Giroud so far the club's top scorers with eight goals . " He must first break , and I 'm sure he 'll be back with more fresh , and ready to score again , " said Wenger .

" Is he scored or not , his presence is still very important because he is a crucial part of the team . Ours is a collective team , and each player can score , " said the French coach .

Following injury to Theo Walcott to be pulled up to six months , and Nicklas Bendtner is also an ankle injury , Wenger was out of stock for the front lines . but the coach believes the return of Lukas Podolski would be a solution . " If there is a player with the accuracy of the shot is very accurate , it was the one Podolski . To my eyes , it was the final finisher I've ever seen , " said Wenger praised the German striker . " If you 're fit , he can play in a central position . If physically he is ready , then of course the presence of Podolski would be very helpful , " said Wenger .

Arsenal will also lose the Wales midfielder , Aaron Ramsey , Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain but the possibility can graze pulled back after five months due to knee problems .

Meanwhile, the Villa manager , Paul Lambert hopes his team can repeat the upset victory at the Emirates Stadium . Although , of course, hopes it somewhat difficult to realize because they have a poor home record . Villa have only ever won twice at Villa Park in the Premier League event this season . They also ridiculed the supporters last weekend after a surprise cut off Sheffield United in the FA Cup .

In addition, Arsenal have a brilliant record at Villa Park . They have not lost there since December 1998 , packing seven wins and seven series . "Admittedly , no one dared predict we could beat Arsenal today . They have classy players like Mesut Ozil , and a fantastic coach Arsene Wenger , " said

Lambert . He just asked his players to play with a loose , carefree , in order to perform to the maximum . " We have to play with without a load . We also have to be good at playing without the ball , keep the position in the discipline . I know , we could hurt them if we play with creative , " said Lambert .

Forces Villa is quite complete in this prestigious game . Brad Guzan , and Gabby Agbonlahor is fit and ready to re-sod . The only player whose condition pillar captain Ron Vlaar is dubious .

Estimated Lineups Aston Villa vs Arsenal:

Aston Villa ( 4-4-2 ) : Guzan ; Lowton , Vlaar , Clark , Luna ; Bacuna , Westwood , Delph , Weimann ; Benteke , Agbonlahor .
Reserves : J Steer , A. Tonev , J. Bowery , J. Donacien , K. El Ahmadi , Y. Sylla , G. Gardner
Coach : Paul Lambert

Arsenal ( 4-2-3-1 ) : Szczesny ; Sagna , Mertesacker , Koscielny , Monreal ; Arteta , Flamini ; Rosicky , Wilshere , Cazorla ; Giroud .
Reserves : T. Vermaelen , M. Özil , C. Jenkinson , Chu - Young Park , E. Viviano , L. Podolski , S Gnabry
Coach : Arsene Wenger

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London : Tottenham Hotspur in high confidence cage during a visit to Aston Villa to undergo a third round League Cup match ( Capital One Cup ) at Villa Park Stadium on Tuesday ( 09/24/2013 ) . Looking at the chart games , Tottenham clearly more favored . The Lilywhites continued its rise in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Cardiff City . Spurs also picked up good capital in the group stage of the Europa League with a 3-0 victory over Tromso .
Two in a row is the most complete revival coach Andre Villas -Boas squad after defeat of Arsenal in the third week of the Premier League and beat Norwich City 2-0 a week later .
The Lilywhites managed to win five times and one defeat in six games they played that already . Spurs now sit comfortably in second place standings in the English Premier League . Instead Villa won just three wins from their last six games . Other three games ended in defeat . Ironically , of the two Premier League home games this season , the Villans always lose .
Although it will face Chelsea at the weekend , Villas -Boas does not seem too dizzy . The number of players who landed at White Hart Lane in the transfer market last summer making it freely to choose players .
In the opposite camp , Villa manager Paul Lambert revealed his side are in real threat against Spurs star -studded high-priced players , but the 44- year-old insists Villa are ready to welcome special guest .

Head To Head Aston Villa vs Tottenham :December 27, 2012 Aston Villa 0-4 Tottenham EPLOctober 7, 2012 Tottenham 2-0 Aston Villa EPLMay 6, 2012 Aston Villa 1-1 Tottenham EPLNovember 22, 2011 Tottenham 2-0 Aston Villa EPLDecember 27, 2010 Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham EPL
Aston Villa 's last five games :September 21, 2013 Norwich City 0 - 1 Aston Villa EPLSeptember 14, 2013 Aston Villa 1 - 2 Newcastle United EPL29 Aug 2013 Aston Villa 3 - 0 Rotherham United COC24 Aug 2013 Aston Villa 0 - 1 Liverpool EPL22 Aug 2013 Chelsea 2 - 1 Aston Villa EPL
Tottenham 's last five games :September 22, 2013 Cardiff City 0-1 Tottenham EPLSeptember 20, 2013 Tottenham 3-0 Troms LESeptember 14, 2013 Tottenham 2-0 Norwich City EPLSeptember 1, 2013 Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham EPL30 Aug 2013 Tottenham 3-0 Dinamo Tbilisi LE

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Aston Villa held off a spirited Swindon Town fightback to progress to the Capital One Cup quarter-finals.

Villa held a 2-0 lead at half-time after Christian Benteke dived between two Town defenders to head in and Gabriel Agbonlahor fired in a low shot. Swindon hit back through 18-year-old substitute Miles Storey, who netted two quick goals from inside the area to give Town hope. But their efforts proved to be in vain as Benteke lashed home a late shot.

Paolo Di Canio's Swindon were looking to continue their destructive form against higher opposition, which has seen them win eight of their last 11 meetings against teams sitting above them in the Football League. And they almost caused another upset against Paul Lambert's Villa side, who have won just one Premier League game this term. It was Swindon who looked the most lively early on but they lacked the cutting edge up front, with former Villa youngster James Collins scuffing wide from Matt Ritchie's cross.

Villa survived a scare at the back as Paul Benson's shot on the turn was forced off the line by Matthew Lowton, and the visitors immediately hit back on the break.

Stephen Ireland provided a cross for Benteke to nod past Swindon keeper Wes Foderingham.

Villa found themselves further ahead thanks to Agbonlahor's superb solo effort, which saw him cut inside from the left flank and power home from the edge of the area.

Swindon had a number of chances after the restart - Gary Roberts poked wide from two yards out and Benson could not latch on to Ritchie's inswinging cross while Foderingham did well to stop Benteke's effort with his feet at the other end. Di Canio introduced Andy Williams and Storey to the game and the substitutes invigorated his side.

Storey, a product of Swindon's academy, bundled home Raffaele De Vita's cross and flicked in a second three minutes later from Williams's volley to send the home crowd wild.

Both sides pushed to find the all-important third and it was Villa who kept their nerve to make the breakthrough as Benteke found himself unmarked in the area and slotted home with ease.

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