Aston Villa Morning Round-Up, Friday 23rd October 2026: John McGinn Hails Unai Emery and Hopes He Stays for Years to Come

John McGinn has been full of praise for Unai Emery as the manager's anniversary at the club is marked, with the midfielder saying he hopes Emery stays at Villa for at least another four years, joking that someone might otherwise try to "nab him off us" (Birmingham Live).

Attention is turning to the weekend's Premier League clash with Manchester City, with Birmingham Live running the rule over Emery's selection headaches, including a possible Alysson option and a fitness call over Manzambi ahead of the starting XI announcement (Birmingham Live).

Villa also get a mention in the wider Premier League picture, with the Guardian including the club among the storylines to watch as part of its round-up of things to look out for this weekend across the division (The Guardian).

Looking ahead, all eyes will be on Emery's team selection and any fitness updates on Manzambi as Villa prepare to take on Manchester City (Birmingham Live).

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