# Aston Villa vs Manchester City: Haaland Returns for City

> Haaland returns as City aims for 8th straight Premier League win against Villa.
- Title: Aston Villa vs Manchester City: Haaland Returns for City
- Summary: Haaland returns as City aims for 8th straight Premier League win against Villa. Erling Haaland starts for Manchester City as they seek to maintain their 100%…
- Keywords: manchester city, aston villa, erling haaland, premier league, enzo maresca, unai emery, phil foden, johan manzambi, news, entertainment, Aston, Villa
- Source: Dailymail — https://dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16229467/aston-villa-man-city-premier-league-live.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss
- Published: 2026-10-24T11:27:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manchester city, aston villa, erling haaland, premier league, enzo maresca, unai emery, phil foden, johan manzambi, news, entertainment
## Man City's 100% record
Manchester City aims to maintain their 100% league record with a win against Aston Villa.
## Haaland returns from injury
Erling Haaland shakes off injury concerns to start for Manchester City.
## Villa's strong start
Aston Villa has won four of their last six Premier League games against Manchester City.
## Emery's team changes
Unai Emery makes four changes to his starting line-up after beating Viking 3-1.
## Man City's team changes
Enzo Maresca makes four changes to the side that thrashed AEK Athens during the week.
## Haaland's return
Erling Haaland returns to the starting line-up for Manchester City.
## Villa's key players
Johan Manzambi scores and assists in all three games he has started in the Premier League.
## City's lineup
Phil Foden drops to the bench after his midweek hat-trick.
## Villa's lineup
Aston Villa has won five of their last six games in all competitions.
## City's record
Manchester City has won their first seven league games under Enzo Maresca.
## Villa's challenge
Aston Villa could be Manchester City's toughest test this season.
## Booing at Villa Park
Manchester City fans booed loudly during their warm-up at Villa Park.
## Premier League schedule
This weekend's Premier League features Aston Villa vs Manchester City at 12:30pm.
## City's next game
Manchester City will face Aston Villa in the Premier League on October 24, 2026.
## Key takeaway

Erling Haaland starts for Manchester City as they seek to maintain their 100% league record against Aston Villa.