Manchester City will look to jump back into first place when it takes on Aston Villa on Saturday.
City has started its season with a record of three wins, one draw, and one loss. The team is coming off three straight blowout wins. In its most recent game, the team exacted a 5-0 vengeance on Wigan Athletic in the Capital One Cup. A few days earlier, City took down Manchester United 4-1 at home in a match that featured two goals from Sergio Aguero and one from Samir Nasri. Aguero is unlikely to play Saturday according to Coach Manuel Pellegrini.
"I think it was nothing important but it was a risk for him to play three games in the same week. We will leave him for next Wednesday but he will be absolutely fine," said Pellegrini, according to ESPN.
Meanwhile, Nasri has seen his playing time increase over the last few weeks due to the injury of David Silva. Pellegrini has been happy with the Frenchman's performance and hopes that he will continue to excel.
"In this moment Nasri is playing very well. I talk often with him because I know how much he can do as a big player," said Pellegrini. "I am always evaluating his performance and he knows he must play the way I know he can."
Aston Villa has a record of two wins and three losses this season.
Prediction: City is the favorite but will be playing on the road. Nonetheless expect a 3-1 Manchester City win.
Start Time: 10 a.m. EST
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