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'Alysson deserves to be included after his outstanding display'
Tom Collomosse, Daily Mail Sport's Midlands reporter, at Villa Park:
Manzambi’s inclusion is a huge boost for Villa – he has been very impressive in his early appearances for them, and Alysson deserves to be included after his outstanding display against Viking. I wonder if it will be Alysson right, McGinn at No10, Manzambi left. We’ll see soon enough.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Alysson of Aston Villa in action during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Aston Villa FC and Viking FK at Villa Park on October 21, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Alysson of Aston Villa in action during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Aston Villa FC and Viking FK at Villa Park on October 21, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)
'The headline team news from a City perspective is that Phil Foden drops to the bench'
Jack Gaughan, Daily Mail Sport's Man City reporter, at Villa Park:
The headline team news from a City perspective is that Phil Foden drops to the bench after his midweek hat-trick. The decision can probably be explained by the fact that Matheus Nunes misses out through injury, so Abdukodir Khusanov fills in at right back. Nunes gets up and down the flank in a way that allows Foden to float inside, whereas Khusanov doesn't.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Phil Foden of Manchester City celebrates his hat-trick goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Manchester City and AEK Athens at City of Manchester Stadium on October 20, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Phil Foden of Manchester City celebrates his hat-trick goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Manchester City and AEK Athens at City of Manchester Stadium on October 20, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
Aston Villa Team News: Unai Emery makes FOUR changes
Unai Emery has also made four changes to his starting line-up after beating Viking 3-1 during the week.
Johan Manzambi is back in the XI, alongside Matty Cash, Ian Maatsen and Boubacar Kamara.
In-form Emi Buendia, Tyrone Mings, Ross Barkley and Ibrahim Mbaye make way.
Man City Team News: Erling Haaland returns
Enzo Maresca has made four changes to the side that thrashed AEK Athens during the week.
Erling Haaland comes back into the starting line-up, while Iliman Ndiaye, Jeremy Doku and Marc Guehi all return.
Phil Foden, Tyrone Samba, Allan and Rico Lewis make way.
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Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of Aston Villa v Manchester City in the Premier League.
Later on, we'll be bringing you all the updates from Arsenal v Everton (3pm), and then Chelsea v Tottenham (5.30pm).
For now, make sure you stick with us for all the build-up, team news and updates throughout the clash at Villa Park.
Here's hoping it's a good one!
Aston Villa Team News: Unai Emery makes FOUR changes
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