Aston Villa vs Manchester City LIVE: Haaland, Cherki start for City

Aston Villa host Manchester City in a Premier League early kickoff on October 24, 2026, with Nicolas Jackson giving Villa an early lead. City's Erling Haaland and new signing Rayan Cherki start for the visitors, who had been perfect in both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League heading into the match. Villa, managed by Unai Emery, had won two of their last three league games and three consecutive Champions League fixtures before the match.