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Team news: Aston Villa and Manchester City
Injuries, suspensions and who is available for both sides. Confirmed line-ups appear in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
Aston Villa
Manchester City
How they have lined up
Aston Villa
- GKZion Suzuki
- DEFVictor Lindelöf
- DEFIan Maatsen
- DEFMatty Cash
- DEFPau Torres
- MIDBoubacar Kamara
- MIDJohn McGinn
- MIDEmiliano Buendía
- MIDRoss Barkley
- FWDGeorge Hemmings
- FWDNicolas Jackson
Manchester City
- GKGianluigi Donnarumma
- DEFMarc Guéhi
- DEFRúben Dias
- DEFJoško Gvardiol
- DEFAbdukodir Khusanov
- MIDElliot Anderson
- MIDRayan Cherki
- MIDEnzo Fernández
- MIDPhil Foden
- FWDAntoine Semenyo
- FWDErling Haaland
The eleven players who have started the most Premier League games for each side in 2026/27, with minutes played breaking ties, counted on 10 October. This is not a predicted or confirmed line-up; the confirmed teams land in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
Head to head
In their 29 most recent meetings on record, Manchester City lead 20-7, with 2 draws.
Match officials
Referee
The referee for Aston Villa v Manchester City has not been published yet. The Premier League publishes each round's match officials on the Monday of match week, and this page carries the name once it is out.
So far this season: Aston Villa's referees and Manchester City's referees, the VAR overturns in Aston Villa and Manchester City games, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
Aston Villa v Manchester City kicks off at 12:30 UK time on Saturday 24 October, live on TNT Sports 1.
On TV
Sky Sports and TNT Sports share the live Premier League games in the UK, and the highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Listen to Aston Villa v Manchester City on radio
Live radio commentary is on BBC Radio 5 Live or talkSPORT, which share every Premier League game outside the Saturday 3pm slot. BBC Local Radio and the clubs' own commentary services cover games too.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Aston Villa, and around 2,900 Manchester City fans are housed in the Doug Ellis Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Aston Villa v Manchester City hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Villa Park, booked directly with Aston Villa's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Aston Villa hospitality guide covers the lounges at Villa Park and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Aston Villa's official pages before booking.
Getting to Villa Park
Villa Park is in Birmingham. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Aston Villa away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Aston Villa last drew 2-2 with Brentford. Manchester City last beat Sunderland 5-3. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Etihad Stadium: Manchester City v Aston Villa →
Common questions
What time is kick-off?
12:30 UK time on Saturday 24 October, at Villa Park in Birmingham.
Where are Manchester City fans seated?
Visiting supporters are in the Doug Ellis Stand at Villa Park, with a typical allocation of around 2,900. Away tickets go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Is it on TV in the UK?
Yes. It is live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
When did Aston Villa and Manchester City last meet?
24 May 2026: Man City 1–2 Aston Villa (Premier League). The full head-to-head is above.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026. Kick-off and TV can change, so confirm on the official site.