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?

In today's Premier League news and rumors, Aston Villa could make a move for Kevin De Bruyne, Leeds could sack Daniel Farke and João Félix back to Benfica?

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.