Manchester City face another important week in the 2026/27 campaign, with Enzo Maresca’s side preparing for a UEFA Champions League encounter against AEK Athens before returning to Premier League action away to Aston Villa.
City will begin the week at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night, while the club’s Elite Development Squad and Women’s First Team will also be in action as the football calendar continues to gather pace.
Following their dramatic 3–2 victory over Ipswich Town, the men’s first team will be looking to maintain their momentum across two challenging fixtures.
Here is everything Manchester City supporters need to know about the week ahead, with all times provided in Central Africa Time (CAT).
Tuesday, 20 October
Manchester City EDS vs AEK Athens | UEFA Youth League | 16:00 CAT
City’s Elite Development Squad begin Tuesday’s action with a UEFA Youth League meeting against AEK Athens. The match is scheduled for 16:00 CAT, with kick-off at 15:00 UK time.
The young Blues will have an opportunity to make their mark in European competition ahead of the senior sides’ meeting later in the evening.
Manchester City vs AEK Athens | UEFA Champions League | 21:00 CAT
The spotlight then turns to the Etihad Stadium, where Maresca’s men welcome AEK Athens in the Champions League League Phase.
Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CAT, with City aiming to build on their European campaign and deliver a strong performance in front of their home supporters.
The match represents another important opportunity for City to collect points in the League Phase as they pursue progress in the competition.
Saturday, 24 October
Aston Villa vs Manchester City | Premier League | 13:30 CAT
City return to domestic action on Saturday with a potentially demanding away fixture against Aston Villa.
The match at Villa Park is scheduled to kick off at 13:30 CAT, providing Maresca’s side with another test as they seek to maintain their strong start to the Premier League season.
With the demands of European football added to the domestic schedule, squad rotation and player fitness could be important considerations for the City manager.
Supporters will be hoping the Blues can carry their momentum from the Ipswich victory into another competitive league encounter.
Sunday, 25 October
Manchester United Women vs Manchester City Women | Barclays Women’s Super League | 20:00 CAT
Manchester City Women round off the week with a major WSL fixture against Manchester United Women.
The Manchester derby is scheduled for 18:00 UK time, which converts to 20:00 CAT following the United Kingdom’s change from British Summer Time to Greenwich Mean Time on Sunday.
The encounter offers City Women another significant challenge in their league campaign, with local pride and valuable WSL points at stake.
Supporters can look forward to a competitive meeting as the Blues seek a positive result against their city rivals.
A Busy Week Across Manchester City
From European football at the Etihad to a Premier League away trip and a Women’s Super League derby, Manchester City have plenty to look forward to over the coming days.
The senior men’s side will be particularly focused on navigating the demands of two fixtures in quick succession, with the meeting against AEK Athens followed by the trip to Aston Villa.
For supporters across the Central African region, Tuesday’s Champions League encounter begins at 21:00 CAT, Saturday’s Premier League fixture kicks off at 13:30 CAT, and Sunday’s women’s derby starts at 20:00 CAT.
It promises to be another important week for the City family as all three sides look to deliver positive results across their respective competitions.
