- John Carew has scored three goals in five Premier League starts against Man City.
- Aston Villa have only won two of the last 14 Premier League meetings with Man City.
- Villa have only scored more than once in two of the last 15 Premier League meetings with City.
- The Citizens have only failed to score once against Villa in the last 14 Premier League games.
- City have beaten Villa 12 times in the Premier League, more than any other opponent in the competition's history.
- Villa have won four of their last five Premier League away games.
- Manchester City have averaged only 0.96 points per game in the Premier League in May.
