English footballer; attacking midfielder for Aston Villa, on loan from Chelsea
Switzerland 21-year-old Manzambi scores the match-winner as Aston Villa beat Newcastle 1-0. The victory caps a strong run under Unai Emery, extending Villa’s unbeaten run in all competitions to five. Manzambi has been central to Villa’s resurgence, following a record-breaking transfer from Chelsea-linked move.
City maintains a perfect start with a 1-0 win over Coventry. Haaland scores, Enzo Fernandez provides a timely debut assist, and Gianluigi Donnarumma makes crucial saves to preserve the lead. Coventry pressure intensifies but cannot find a leveller, leaving Lampard's side still searching for a first top-flight goal this season.
Two European clubs chase early-season glory as Villa secures a European win in Bruges while Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli face mixed results in Saudi action, underscoring a volatile start to the campaign.