The Premier League match between AstonVilla and ManchesterCity, scheduled for Saturday 24 October 2026 at 13:30 Central European Time, will take place at VillaPark. Matchday 8 of the competition will feature the presence of both teams in the warm-up area, where coaches UnaiEmery and EnzoMaresca have confirmed the starting lineups and the substitutes who could come into action.
AstonVilla has presented its squad with goalkeeper ZionSuzuki and the defense made up of MattyCash, AbdukodirKhusanov, IanMaatsen, JoãoGomes and EnzoFernández. In midfield are VictorLindelöf, RúbenDias, PauTorres and MarcGuéhi, while the forward line is made up of AlyssonIliman, BoubacarKamara, ElliotAnderson, NicolasJackson and ErlingHaaland. The substitutes, including MarcoBizot, TyroneMings, RossBarkley and EmilianoBuendía, are ready to come in if required.
ManchesterCity, for their part, have lined up GianluigiDonnarumma in goal, with the defense made up of MattyCash, AbdukodirKhusanov, IanMaatsen, JoãoGomes and EnzoFernández. In the midfield are VictorLindelöf, RúbenDias, PauTorres and MarcGuéhi, while the forward line is made up of AlyssonIliman, BoubacarKamara, ElliotAnderson, NicolasJackson and ErlingHaaland. The substitutes include MarcoBizot, TyroneMings, RossBarkley and EmilianoBuendía, ready to come on if the scoreboard requires it.
The match promises to be an intense duel, with both teams looking to consolidate their position in the table. AstonVilla, who have shown a solid performance in recent rounds, seek to maintain their offensive momentum, while ManchesterCity, with their high-quality squad, aims to continue dominating the competition. Fans will be able to follow the action minute by minute through live coverage provided by Mundo Deportivo, including post-match commentary, analysis and reaction. With matchday 8 underway, the final result will determine the course of both teams in the race for the Premier League title.