Take a look at the confirmed lineups and team news for Aston Villa v Manchester City in the Premier League at Villa Park.
Aston Villa endured a tough start to their Premier League campaign but taking seven points from a possible nine has seen Villa move up the table, while they have also enjoyed some great UEFA Champions League results - being one of just four sides to have a 100% record in the league phase.
This afternoon's game marks four years since the arrival of Unai Emery and he will be hoping to mark the occasion with a continuation of their recent form.
Despite having to contend with a number of off-field issues and having the threat of potential sanctions being placed on them, Manchester City have more than done their job on the pitch - winning seven out of seven in the Premier League - including impressive victories over Manchester United and Liverpool.
The visitors are aiming to pick up three points and become only the eighth English side in history to win their opening eight top-flight fixtures
Aston Villa v Manchester City team news
The hosts have picked up a number of recent injury issues with Amadou Onana, Matteo Ruggeri and Aaron Wan-Bissaka all set for a spell on the sidelines, while attacking midfielder Johan Manzambi has passed a late fitness test and is fit enough to start.
The visitors have been handed a significant boost with the confirmation talisman Erling Haaland will start at Villa Park, with the Norwegian looking to add to the eight league goals he has scored so far in 2026/27.
Phil Foden is named on the bench despite scoring a UEFA Champions League hat-trick in midweek.
Confirmed Aston Villa lineup
Suzuki; Cash, Lindelof, Pau, Maatsen; Gomes, Kamara; Alysson, McGinn, Manzambi; Nicolas Jackson.
Confirmed Manchester City lineup
Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Guéhi, Gvardiol, Anderson, Fernández, Ndiaye, Cherki, Doku, Haaland.
