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Aston Villa vs. Manchester City preview: Prediction, date, venue, and how to watch Premier League match on DAZN in Canada
Whisper it softly, but Manchester City are emerging as serious Premier League title contenders once again.
Pep Guardiola's men looked anything but title aspirants for much of last season but they are showing some welcome signs of their old selves.
After a sluggish start to the campaign, City have started to motor and show the kind of quality that has got them on leaders Arsenal's coat-tails.
Erling Haaland, in particular, is proving largely unstoppable right now and his Champions League goal against Villarreal in City's 2-0 win in midweek maintained his remarkable scoring form.
Aston Villa endured a tepid beginning to their season, and lost 2-1 at Go Ahead Eagles in the Europa League on Thursday night, but head into Sunday's showdown on the back of three consecutive Premier League victories.
That underlined the talent within their ranks as they bid to down Guardiola's side and push towards the European places.
DAZN News has all the information for Aston Villa vs. Manchester City.
Aston Villa vs. Manchester City kick-off, date
Aston Villa vs. Manchester City will take place at 09:00am ET on Sunday, October 26, in the Premier League.
That means that fans watching on the West Coast of Canada will be able to watch all the action on DAZN from 06:00am PT .
- Date: Sunday, October 26
- Kick-off: 09:00am ET / 06:00am PT
Where is Aston Villa vs. Manchester City being played?
Aston Villa vs. Manchester City will take place at Villa Park, located in Birmingham.
The stadium has a capacity of 43,205 and has been home to Aston Villa since 1897.
Aston Villa vs. Manchester City: What the managers are saying
Unai Emery, Aston Villa
"Sometimes we were performing very well and winning, and sometimes not winning. And this year, Feyenoord (on matchday two) we weren’t playing very well.
"And on Thursday [against Go Ahead Eagles] maybe we had more chances than them but we lost. And this is football. But we are very, very demanding, analysing deeply why you are better than the opponent but you are losing.
"But it’s not a surprise for me. It’s not a surprise, football is unpredictable."
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City
"We have the feeling that again we can control the games … that in many things you are coming back to what you were in the past."
Aston Villa vs. Manchester City prediction
Aston Villa are more than capable of delivering a result, but it is hard to back against Manchester City on current form.
Erling Haaland has found the net in his last 12 games and scored an incredible 24 goals in his past 14 matches for club and country.
Expect the Norwegian striker to do the business again at Villa Park as City look to flex their muscles in the title race.
Prediction: Aston Villa 1-3 Manchester City
How to watch the Premier League in Canada on DAZN
DAZN is the home of soccer in Canada, with the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, EFL Championship, EFL League One, EFL League Two, Carabao Cup, National League, Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, Juliper Pro League, Saudi Pro League, UEFA Women's Champions League, Frauen Bundesliga, USL Super League, and Sports Direct Women's Premiership, club friendlies, and international friendlies are all available for Canadian fans.
For the 2025-26 season, Canadians will also be able to watch the Premier League, Serie A, and Serie A women's on DAZN, giving fans even more top-level soccer to consume.
How much does a DAZN subscription cost in Canada?
A DAZN subscription comes in three options, which include different sports packages, with two tiers in each option.
