Manchester City can stretch their unbeaten run to ten matches in all competitions when they visit Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.

Aston Villa could not escape the colours red and yellow. They were everywhere. Go Ahead Eagles flags on shops, pubs, restaurants, walls and houses across the city. Red and yellow luminous lights brightened subways and tunnels, while flares of the same shades were thrown into the streets of the city centre.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery said his side must be more clinical from the penalty spot after a shock Europa League loss to Dutch minnows Go Ahead Eagles.

Unai Emery speaking after Aston Villa's Europa League defeat at the hands of Go Ahead Eagles: "This showed us how difficult it is to play away in Europe. Even dominating chances, we conceded mistakes,

Go Ahead Eagles' shock win over Aston Villa in the Europa League on Thursday left grown men in tears and will long be remembered in the Dutch city of Deventer, coach Melvin Boel said.

The 23-year-old is part of the BlueCo group and is being lined up by Enzo Maresca's side for a move to Stamford Bridge. However, Aston Villa fancy their chances of hijacking that deal, and also beating Brighton, who are also interested in signing the player, to a deal.

Speaking ahead of Aston Villa's fixture against Manchester City and following the 2-1 defeat to Go Ahead Eagles in the Europa League, Unai Emery praised Harvey Elliott's attitude and work rate in training but admitted his performances have not yet reached the level required.

Aston Villa are closing in on a full agreement with one of their most important players, who was targeted by Everton over the summer transfer window.