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Haaland, Nunes, O’Reilly – Man City injury news and return dates ahead of Aston Villa

Manchester City travel to Aston Villa this lunchtime aiming to win their eighth Premier League match in a row…

By Jack Flintham · Manchester Evening News

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca confirmed Erling Haaland is fit to face Aston Villa following a foot issue.
Matheus Nunes, Nico O'Reilly, and Mateo Kovacic face late fitness checks ahead of the Premier League clash.
Josko Gvardiol is expected to be available after avoiding serious injury against AEK Athens.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca provided fitness updates on multiple players ahead of the Premier League fixture against Aston Villa. Striker Erling Haaland has recovered from a foot injury suffered against Ipswich and is fully fit after resting in midweek. Meanwhile, Josko Gvardiol is also considered fit following a minor back issue sustained against AEK Athens.

Late fitness checks await Matheus Nunes, Nico O'Reilly, and Mateo Kovacic, though O'Reilly and Kovacic were seen training on Thursday. Forward Antoine Semenyo remains the club's only long-term absentee with a leg injury that will keep him sidelined until December.

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Haaland, Nunes, O’Reilly – Man City injury news and return dates ahead of Aston Villa

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