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Man City XI vs Aston Villa: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League

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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 24). Man City XI vs Aston Villa: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-xi-vs-aston-villa-starting-lineup-confirmed-team-news-injury-latest-premier-league-2026-b1301960.html

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Manchester City's lineup for their Premier League match against Aston Villa on October 24, 2026, at Villa Park includes several notable absences due to injury or rest. Erling Haaland and Marc Guehi are among those rested, while Nico O'Reilly, Matheus Nunes, and Mateo Kovacic are recovering from injuries sustained in a previous match against Ipswich. Josko Gvardiol is expected to start at left-back despite a late knock in the AEK Athens game. Phil Foden may retain his position as the attacking midfielder after scoring a hat-trick recently, with Rayan Cherki also set for inclusion. The article provides detailed lineups and substitutes for both teams along with injury updates and viewing information.

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The match between Manchester City and Aston Villa in the Premier League was held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Villa Park. Manchester City's starting lineup includes goalkeeper Donnarumma, defenders Khusanov, Dias, Guehi, and Gvardiol, along with midfielders Anderson, Enzo Fernandez, and Ndiaye, attackers Cherki, Doku, and star striker Haaland. Several players are unavailable due to injuries or recovery, including O’Reilly, Matheus Nunes, and Mateo Kovacic. Manchester City's coach may opt for Rayan Ait-Nouri as a right-back if Nunes is still injured, while Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki are expected to play in attacking roles. The match was broadcast on TNT Sports.

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Haaland - who was spotted limping heavily after the win over Ipswich last weekend - and Marc Guehi were both handed a much-needed rest, while several other regular members of the squad were left out due to injury. Nico O’Reilly, Matheus Nunes and Mateo Kovacic all played no part as they recover from their own respective knocks picked up in quick succession against Ipswich. asserted

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It remains to be seen, then, how Maresca’s team might shape up in the Midlands. uncertain

team → remain → Midlands

Josko Gvardiol started against AEK Athens in O’Reilly’s absence and should keep his place at left-back, with Maresca playing down the knock the Croat appeared to pick up late on in that match. asserted

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Elsewhere, Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez will continue to hold down the base of midfield. asserted

Anderson → continue → midfield

Behind him, Phil Foden may well keep his place in the No10 role after his Wednesday night hat-trick, though Rayan Cherki is also due to come back into the side. uncertain

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He could slot into the centre, pushing Foden out left with Iliman Ndiaye taking up the opposite wing. uncertain

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Antoine Semenyo will be sidelined for around eight weeks with a knee injury suffered against Ipswich. asserted

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Confirmed team news Man City XI: Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Guehi, Gvardiol, Anderson, Enzo Fernandez, Ndiaye, Cherki, Doku, Haaland Subs: Rulli, Kovacic, Ait-Nouri, Reis, Bouaddi, O'Reilly, Foden, McAidoo, Lewis Aston Villa XI: Suzuki; Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Gomes; Alysson, Manzambi, McGinn; Jackson Subs: Bizot, Mings, Barkley, Buendia, Mbaye, Bogarde, Goretzka, Madjo, Hemmings Doubts: O’Reilly, Nunes, Kovacic Injured: Semenyo Time and date: 12.30pm BST on Saturday October 24, 2026 Venue: Villa Park How to watch: TNT Sports We aim to offer every online gambler and reader of The Standard a safe and fair platform through unbiased reviews and offers from the UK's best online gambling companies. Gambling can be addictive, always play responsibly and only bet what you can afford to lose. asserted

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