Manchester City host Aston Villa at the Etihad this evening, January 20, in a match live on BT Sport 1.
Guardiola's side have not looked back since their disappointing draw with West Brom in mid-December.
With eight consecutive wins in all competitions, and only two goals conceded in that time, City have hit form at just the right time.
Opponents Villa go into the game in eleventh place in the Premier League - although this is a fact that doesn't quite tell the full story.
Remarkably, the Villains have as many four games in hand on other sides across the division and such is the crazy nature of this league season, should they win them, they could climb right up to the summit.
What channel is Man City v Aston Villa on?
Manchester City's game against Aston Villa will be live on BT Sport 1. It will be followed on the same channel by Manchester United's trip to face Fulham at Craven Cottage.
City versus Villa will kick-off at 6pm with coverage from 5.30pm.
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Can I stream Man City v Aston Villa?
BT Sport subscribers can watch the game on their mobile, tablet and desktop.
The BT Sport app is available on both Apple and Android or you can access the game online here.
What is the early Man City v Aston Villa team news?
Pep Guardiola will be without Aymeric Laporte. Potential replacement Nathan Ake is also out, as too is Sergio Aguero.
For Villa, midfielder Ross Barkley will undergo a late fitness test while no return date has yet been set for the return for forward Wesley. The Belgian has been sidelined throughout most of the season with a knee injury.
What do the bookies say?
City go in as strong favourites, priced at around 1/4 with most bookmakers.
Villa are regarded as rank outsiders at 10/1 while the draw is roughly 5/1.
