Manchester City beaten by Aston Villa as injury boost emerges
Maresca said Matheus Nunes could return against Brighton, while Iliman Ndiaye was only withdrawn with cramp after assisting Haaland in City's 2-1 defeat at Villa.
Manchester City unveiled their AI-designed 2026-27 third kit against Aston Villa, but the debut ended in a 2-1 defeat, their first league loss of the season.
Pundits Martin Keown and Steph Houghton highlighted Nicolas Jackson's two-goal display in Villa's 2-1 win, with Keown calling him a 'special talent'.
Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park, ending City's perfect Premier League start.
A report claims Manchester United want a January loan for City left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, who has yet to play a Premier League minute under Enzo Maresca this season.
Claudio Echeverri said it 'would be wonderful' to extend his Benfica stay, with the City loanee keen to follow successful Argentines despite limited minutes so far.
After City's 2-1 loss at Villa, Opta's supercomputer still has them 2nd on 76.11 points with a 34.39% title chance and a 92.60% probability of Champions League qualification.
Maresca backed Marc Guehi after taking him off at half-time in City's 2-1 loss at Villa, saying it was a technical decision and because of concern over his yellow card, not a lack of trust.
Unai Emery hailed Nicolas Jackson's progress after his brace beat City 2-1, joking he had been shooting 'like he was playing rugby' earlier this season.
