Enzo Maresca could unleash a midfield masterstroke as Manchester City face Aston Villa
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8-second readManchester City take on Aston Villa today at Villa Park. Enzo Maresca’s side enter today’s match sitting top of the Premier League after making a flying start to the 2026-27 season.
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Manchester City take on Aston Villa today at Villa Park. Enzo Maresca’s side enter today’s match sitting top of the Premier League after making a flying start to the 2026-27 season.
City have a perfect 21 points out of a possible 21 and have made a strong start to life under their new manager. However, they face a tough test today against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa side.
Villa have won six of their past seven matches in all competitions and City haven’t won in four matches at Villa Park. Looking at today’s match, the midfield battle looms as the key component of today’s game.
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