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With Liverpool closing in on the Premier League title and the relegation places all but sorted out too, it is the race for the European spots where the interest lies as the final five games of the season are played.

The exact number of English teams in Europe next season will depend on the outcomes in each of those and the FA Cup final before the campaign concludes, but Manchester City and Aston Villa are both right in there among those chasing a strong finish.

That means that Manchester City vs Aston Villa could be a pivotal clash in the race for the Champions League spots.

Marcus Rashford could come back in for Ollie Watkins while Jacob Ramsey could replace Marco Asensio to freshen things up.

"After that, the game against Wolves will be a final again," Guardiola said ahead of facing Aston Villa

Villa are a contender to qualify for the Champions League

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