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Manchester City aim to extend perfect start against Aston Villa

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 9:05 AM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Manchester City aim to extend perfect start against Aston Villa

Summary

Manchester City faces Aston Villa on Saturday in a Premier League match at Villa Park. City, with seven consecutive league wins, looks to maintain its perfect start against a Villa side that has improved recently, winning four of its last six meetings with City. Villa, currently 12th in the league, recently achieved a 3-1 Champions League victory over Viking FK, marking their seventh unbeaten match across all competitions. The contest will test City's attacking depth against Villa’s tactical organization. Both teams seek a crucial victory to bolster their standings.

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Status Watch

•City has won all seven league matches so far this season.
•Villa has secured victories in four of their last six meetings with City.
•Villa is unbeaten in seven matches across all competitions.
•City recently overcame Ipswich Town 3-2 and defeated AEK Athens 5-1.
•Aston Villa currently sits 12th in the Premier League with eight points.

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9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Man City face ultimate test of perfect Premier League start against resurgent Aston Villa

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Manchester City’s perfect start to the Premier League season faces one of its sternest examinations on Saturday when they visit an Aston Villa side rediscovering their best form.Seven victories from...
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