India, Oct. 24 -- Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League season faces a significant test at Villa Park, where Aston Villa have won their last two home matches in the Champions League.

City have won their opening seven league games, but Villa's threat is not simply about home advantage.

Unai Emery's side must find ways to escape City's pressure without leaving the spaces that Erling Haaland and Phil Foden thrive on.

Here are three players whose individual performances could shape the contest.

1. Erling Haaland: The Striker Who Changes the Entire Defence

Haaland has scored 12 goals in 10 appearances this season, making him City's most obvious match-winner.

He was rested for Wednesday's 5-1 Champions League victory over ...