Aston Villa vs. Manchester City: Where to Watch Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma Live on TV

Premier League Saturday kicks off with the classic lunchtime match at 1:30 p.m. Italian time (12:30 p.m. local time): Two Champions League teams will face off: Aston Villa and Manchester City. Aston Villa is looking for crucial points to climb the standings after a disappointing start to the season, while Manchester City aims to maintain its perfect record after seven wins in as many games. Live TV coverage is also scheduled in Italy: Sky Sport will broadcast the match via its satellite channels and the Now streaming service.

Aston Villa had started the 2026–2027 Premier League season with just one point from their first four matches, the result of a 0–0 draw at Hull City. Since mid-September, the situation has improved significantly: across the league, the Carabao Cup, and the Champions League, the team has recorded six wins and one draw, restoring calm after the metaphorical storm that had hit Unai Emery and his players. Matteo Ruggeri will miss the match against City due to a muscle injury. Nicolas Jackson, however, will be available and eager to bounce back after two scoreless games.

On the other side, the Citizens are back on track in the Champions League after a convincing 5-1 win over AEK and are counting on the “usual” Erling Haaland to break down the Villans’ defense. The Norwegian was rested for the match against the Greeks but is coming off a streak of three games in which he has scored in every match—once against Liverpool and twice against PSG (Enzo Maresca’s men’s only loss of the season so far) and Ipswich Town. Italian fans will also have their eyes on Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is a sure starter in goal.

Probable Lineups

ASTON VILLA (4-2-3-1): Suzuki; Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Gomes; Alysson, Buendia, McGinn; Jackson. Head Coach: Emery.

MANCHESTER CITY (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Gvardiol; Anderson, Bouaddi; Foden, Cherki, Doku; Haaland. Head Coach: Maresca.