Pep Guardiola has labelled Manchester City’s crucial Premier League clash against Aston Villa as a final, with both clubs competing for Champions League football. City currently sit one point ahead of Villa in the table and boast a superior goal difference, but both teams have the opportunity to leapfrog Newcastle United with a victory on Tuesday.

Pep Guardiola has branded Manchester City's clash with Aston Villa as "a final" in the race for the Champions League and called on the club's fans to help them against Unai Emery's side.

Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City squad to treat Tuesday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa as "a final" as they look to take a step forward in their bid to qualify for the Champions League.