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Saturday Football 8am (all times BST) Matchday live Join David Tindall for a warm welcome to the weekend's football action, Matchday live is the place to be for another two days of drama. Saturday's five Premier League games are bookended by Aston Villa v Manchester City (12.30pm kick-off) and Chelsea v Spurs (5.30pm), with Arsenal v Everton and Coventry v Fulham the 3pm filling in the soccer sandwich.

There's also a full programme of Championship action to preview, while in the WSL a north London derby awaits as Tottenham host Arsenal at 12.45pm. In Scotland it's second v fifth as Rangers meet St Johnstone.

For those seeking thrills beyond these shores, the matchday blog will look ahead to Atlético v Deportivo in La Liga and the Serie A clash of Napoli v Roma at 5pm. Breaking news, vibes and reader comments and queries - all are welcome.

Premier League 12.30pm Aston Villa v Manchester City live Manchester City aim to extend their flawless start to the season at Aston Villa, despite doubts over the club's future in the top flight. Enzo Maresca is the first manager to win his first seven Premier League games in charge of a new club, yet it may all count for nothing unless City are successful in their appeal after being found guilty of Premier League financial rules.

They travel to Villa, hoping to improve on a miserable recent record in Birmingham. City have lost on their past three visits to Villa Park and face a resurgent Villa.

Unai Emery's sidehave won five and drawn one of their past six games in all competitions as new signings Nicolas Jackson, Johan Manzambi and Zion Suzuki have quickly settled. Rob Smythbuckles up for the blog, with Will Unwin reporting from Villa Park.

Zion Suzuki has settled in quickly at Villa Park. Arsenal will be eager to capitalise on any City slip-ups as they welcome Everton to the Emirates.

Their2-2 draw against Bayern Munichin the Champions League in midweek came at the cost ofan unsettling injury to Bukayo Saka, but their home record is a daunting six wins on the trot. Everton's fine start to the season came unstuck witha 2-0 defeat by Chelsealast time, and they haven't clocked a win in their last eight away league games.

Fulham 's wait for a league win under Álvaro Arbeloa is finally over afterbeating Hull Citylast time out. The Londoners' next test is against another promoted side in Coventry, who have won just two of their seven league games.

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