This is a 10* EPL TOM on the UNDER City/Villa.

Manchester City is coming off three straight draws. I'm expecting another competitive battle this weekend hereon the road at Aston Villa, but I think it'll be a lower-scoring "war of attrition."

This is a battle between two of the best, and I believe the intense competition will translate into a very defensive battle, rather than a high-scoring wide-open shootout etc.

Last week Aston Villa came from behind to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth, a result which saw them snap a four-game win streak across all competitions.

A defeat here vs. City will see Villa slip to sixth and out of a Champions League spot, but a return home after two straight on the road, is just what the doctor ordered as they've won 17 of their last 18 home matches across all competitions.

In my opinion, this one sets up to be a lower-scoring UNDER once it's all said and done.

Good luck, NP