Sutton's predictions go against Waffle the Wonder Dog and his owner, Simon.

12:30, Villa Park: the starting point of the timeline

The game is scheduled for Villa Park at 12:30, and Villa have regained a bit of form, looking like they're back to where they were last season.

Recent development: Viking, Newcastle and the pressure on City

This week Villa had another good victory in the Champions League. It was expected that they would beat Viking with some ease. Last week, coach Emery's team also played well against Newcastle, but Newcastle seemed too reckless and paid the price. City is much more rounded and cunning.

City will end up stumbling at some point this season. Even so, the fact that City have lost in their last three visits to Villa Park suggests it'll be different this time around. Erling Haaland is fit as well, which clearly helps. With all of the pressure on the club right now, it could be one of those seasons where they follow the incredible sequence.

Fan memories and cast gifts

James' recollection of Villa begins in the early to mid-1970s,1990 when he started following football.[citation needed] Dean Saunders and Dalian Atkinson were his heroes, and so was Paul McGrath.

At present, James believes that most people of his generation would choose John McGinn . He is an absolute club legend for what he has done for the team over the years, and James' current jersey bears McGinn on its back.

Regarding the season, James says that Villa seem to recover form after another slow start. Johan Manzambi seems to be decisive for the team this season, and Nicolas Jackson started well with some goals away from home.

This might sound a little crazy, but with Emery's track record in Europe, James is more excited about the Champions League than what Villa can do at home.

The forecasts in the timeline

Sutton's forecast is 1-2.

Waffle the Wonder Dog's prediction: Ross Barkley marks two for Villa, but Erling HOWLAND has a hat-trick.

James' prediction: as the team is vulnerable in defence at the moment, City can score two or three goals. The attack is active and can do the same. As a fan, he needs to be partial and bet on an electrifying game: 3-2.

The forecast of AI:1-2.

What the timeline indicates so far

At this point, the timeline comes into play at Villa Park at 12:30 with a recovering Villa, a pressured but rounded City, Erling Haaland fit and open forecasts at 1-2, 2-3, 3-2 and 1-2. For the fans, Villa Park's cut-off and recent history turn the game into a test of confidence: if Villa sustain form they can bolster their return to last season's level; if City resist pressure they can prolong the incredible sequence.

== sync, corrected by elderman == @elder_man