Pundits predict rampant Man City win against Aston Villa

Manchester City are hoping to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League on Saturday night when they travel to face Aston Villa.

Pep Guardiola's side have been in rampant mood in front of goal since the season began, plundering 19 goals that have seen them post 13 points from a possible 15. Erling Haaland has been a huge factor in that with the summer arrival from Borussia Dortmund already on a staggering tally of nine thanks to another hat-trick in the 6-0 romp over Nottingham Forest.

City will be heading to Villa Park surely licking their lips as they prepare to face Steven Gerrard's side who have lost four of five games so far this term.

Here, we look at prominent pundit predictions for the game.

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Chris Sutton

The former Chelsea and Celtic forward has predicted another huge scoreline in favour of Guardiola's side.

Writing on his BBC Sport Prediction column, Sutton said: "I saw Arsenal take Aston Villa apart in midweek - it didn't sound like it with a 2-1 scoreline but they did take them apart.

"For Manchester City, it is about balancing the Champions League with the Premier League now so it will be interesting to see what they do with this one.

"Erling Haaland could be rested with one eye on Sevilla next week but he doesn't need long on the pitch to score. He is like a 15-year-old playing in an under-10s league and I fear for Villa. The Gunners exploited their set-up, and if City are at their clinical best then it could be bad for them.

"It isn't a must-win for Steven Gerrard - it is a 'not going to win' but it does build the pressure. If you have all pre-season and build a certain way then a manager should have time to bed them in. It hasn't been a great