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The Match
Match Report
Manchester City make it nine-games unbeaten as they brush Villarreal aside on Tuesday night, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory in the Champions League.
Team News
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League league-phase clash between Villarreal and Manchester City.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Villarreal 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 Tuesday's Champions League clash with Villarreal.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Villarreal.
Build-up
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Villarreal vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Foden, Reijnders benched as Guardiola makes four changes for Champions League clash
Villarreal and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight’s Champions League clash at Estadio de la Ceramica.Oct 21, 18:50
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Villarreal vs. Man City: Champions League tie ‘will not be a stroll’ for Pep Guardiola’s side - but there is reason to be confident
Manchester City should be confident of success in Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Villarreal, but it is “not going to be a stroll” for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Oct 20, 20:20
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Manchester City injury, suspension list and return dates for Villarreal Champions League clash: Rodri hamstring latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Villarreal.Oct 19, 18:40
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Man City lineup vs. Villarreal: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Oscar Bobb starts
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Villarreal.Oct 19, 11:21
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Villarreal vs. Manchester City: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the Champions League clash between Villarreal and Manchester City.Oct 18, 15:29
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