BIRMINGHAM — When you say it out loud it sounds a bit wild but when you think about it, it really isn’t: Aston Villa should be Premier League title contenders next season. Even the most ardent Villa supporter may raise an eyebrow at that statement, but why?

A pair of squads fighting to get into the top five of the Premier League meet up on Tuesday, April 22 when Manchester City takes on Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.

Man City vs Aston Villa LIVE!The race for Champions League qualification is the sole focus tonight as Manchester City and Aston Villa meet at the Etihad Stadium. With the top five in the Premier League all qualifying for Europe’s top table for the first time next season,