Man City face ultimate test of perfect Premier League start against resurgent Aston Villa
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8-second readManchester City’s perfect start to the Premier League season faces one of its sternest tests on Saturday as they visit an Aston Villa side rediscovering their best form.

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Manchester City’s perfect start to the Premier League season faces one of its sternest tests on Saturday as they visit an Aston Villa side rediscovering their best form.
Seven victories from seven league matches have established Enzo Maresca’s team as the early leaders, but extending that record at Villa Park will be far from straightforward.
City have already demonstrated their attacking quality and resilience, most recently overcoming Ipswich Town 3-2 before dismantling AEK Athens 5-1 in the Champions League. However, Villa present a different challenge, particularly given their recent success against the league leaders.
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