Manchester City will be looking to record their fifth win of the Premier League season when they face off against Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday evening.
16.08.2022 - 20:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City's home campaign got off to the perfect start against Bournemouth on Saturday with a 4-0 with that left them top of the Premier League table.
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Despite boasting an exemplary record with two wins and two clean sheets, most of the post-match chat from this City win surrounded the performance of Erling Haaland. The marquee summer signing was making his Etihad bow but made just eight touches during his 74 minutes on the pitch.
Despite that, and only making two passes all game, one of them was the crucial assist that led to Ilkay Gundogan's opener. That opened the floodgates and despite not coming near to scoring all day Haaland was one of the first on the scene when it came to celebrating with his teammates after each goal. He was first over to Phil Foden after he made it 3-0 just before half-time.
That attitude should come as music to the ears of City fans.
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Saturday was a big moment for Rico Lewis. Still only 17, the defender got his big moment from the bench with eight minutes remaining.
Naturally, as with anyone making their bow, there were bound to be some nerves for the teenager on such a big occasion. And so it was heartening to see Guardiola give him a thorough pep talk on the sidelines before ensuring he was ready to go.
Lewis has been tipped for big things and City fans will be keeping a keen eye on his progression.
Before the pre-match warm-up and indeed as the players sloped back to the dressing room following full-time, defender Ruben Dias was a vocal presence in the tunnel. Since his arrival two years
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