Premier League Round 8: Can league leaders Manchester City win at Villa’s intimidating home ground?
In the eighth round of the Premier League, Aston Villa host league leaders Manchester City at Villa Park. City have won all seven of their matches, leading the table with 21 points, and are aiming to become the eighth team in English top-flight history to win their first eight games. But Villa Park has not been a happy hunting ground for City: Villa have won all three of their most recent home league meetings with them. After a sluggish start to the season, Emery’s team have won five and drawn o