The clash at the Etihad Stadium will see two teams that won their opening games 2-0, clashing with each other.
Even though Gerrard has been praised for bringing a positive mood around the club, Aston Villa could only manage a 14th-place finish last campaign.
Bristol city will host Bournemouth in their final pre-season friendly at Dean Court on Saturday.
SC Braga will play Bournemouth in a pre-season friendly at Vila Real de Santo Antonio on Tuesday.
Bournemouth will play Sheffield Wednesday in a pre-season friendly at Dean court on Friday.
Newcastle named former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe as the replacement for Steve Bruce on Monday.
Winger Arnaut Danjuma is in scintillating form since joining Villarreal this summer from Bournemouth.
Gary Cahill is a Champions League and English Premier League winner with Chelsea and has made 61 appearances for England national team.