Will Erling Haaland start against Aston Villa? Latest Man City team news after fitness update

Norwegian striker played no part in midweek defeat of AEK Athens…

By Arthur Ferridge · Standard

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 8:36 AM

Key Things to Know

Erling Haaland is 100 percent available and expected to start for Manchester City against Aston Villa.
Manager Enzo Maresca rested Haaland on the bench during Wednesday's Champions League match against AEK Athens.
Haaland sustained an apparent foot knock after scoring twice in a 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town.

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Erling Haaland is expected to return to Manchester City's starting lineup for their upcoming clash against Aston Villa. Head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed the Norwegian striker is 100 percent available after being rested on the bench during Wednesday's Champions League match against AEK Athens.

Haaland had sustained a knock to his foot during a 3-2 victory against Ipswich Town. Meanwhile, doubts remain over the fitness of Nico O'Reilly, Mateo Kovacic, and Matheus Nunes ahead of the weekend fixture.

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