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Aston Villa set to face Manchester City in Premier League matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 6:20 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Aston Villa set to face Manchester City in Premier League matchup

Summary

Aston Villa will host Manchester City at Villa Park on Saturday as part of their Premier League schedule. Villa recently secured a 3-1 victory over Viking, providing confidence ahead of the match. Manager Unai Emery plans to employ a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Ian Maatsen, Matty Cash, and Boubacar Kamara likely to start. The squad aims to capitalize on their home advantage and continue their momentum with a strong performance against a formidable opponent.

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By the Numbers

•Aston Villa recently won 3-1 against Viking
•Unai Emery to use a 4-2-3-1 formation
•Ian Maatsen, Matty Cash, and Boubacar Kamara expected to start
•Match set for Saturday at Villa Park

Latest Updates

6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Maatsen, Cash And Kamara To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester City

What they're saying

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Aston Villa will entertain Manchester City at Villa Park this Saturday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Villans managed to earn an impressive 3-1 win over Viking...
— Yahoo Sports

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