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Reaction
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Inconsistent Man City trio are “lacking conviction” and Pep Guardiola must focus on key “issue”
Manchester City wingers Savinho, Oscar Bobb and Jeremy Doku are all “lacking conviction” and their inconsistent form must be addressed by manager Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Oct 27, 17:15
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Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City: Unai Emery explains Jadon Sancho, Harvey Elliott decisions after overcoming Pep Guardiola yet again
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery explains his reasoning regarding substituting substitute Jadon Sancho against Manchester City and leaving Harvey Elliott out of the squad.Oct 26, 18:04
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Erling Haaland's record vs. Aston Villa as Man City star aims to equal Aguero record
Following October's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Erling Haaland's record against the Lions.Oct 26, 16:19
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City lose 1-0 against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday, with Erling Haaland failing to find the back of the net for the first time in 13 games.
Team News
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.
Build-up
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Aston Villa vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Nico Gonzalez decision made as Unai Emery makes six changes
Aston Villa and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at Villa Park.Oct 26, 12:50
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Erling Haaland bidding to equal Sergio Aguero goalscoring record in Man City's clash with Aston Villa
Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland could match a Sergio Aguero Premier League scoring record when the Citizens tackle Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon.Oct 25, 15:20
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Aston Villa vs. Man City: Unai Emery’s side ‘don’t play uniquely anymore’ and Pep Guardiola has "got wise to it”
Manchester City’s current squad is “more suited to handle” the threat posed by an Aston Villa outfit who were the “archetypal side built to disrupt” the Citizens in recent years, Esteemed Kompany’s Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Oct 24, 12:25
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Man City lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Gonzalez, Cherki decisions
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.Oct 24, 10:51
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Man City: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Emery receives defensive boost
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.Oct 24, 10:44
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Aston Villa vs. Man City: How to watch Premier League clash, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City.Oct 23, 08:55
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Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Aston Villa clash: Rodri, Khusanov, Gonzalez latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.Oct 23, 08:45
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