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Doku and O'Reilly miss Porto but City get double derby boost
City begin their Champions League campaign at Porto without Nico O'Reilly and Jérémy Doku, but Maresca delivered encouraging news on both ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby.
8 September 2026
Haaland's influence grows at City, but Maresca knows he must manage the minutes
Erling Haaland's influence at Manchester City continues to grow, with Matheus Nunes praising his leadership, but Enzo Maresca knows he must manage the striker's minutes over a...
8 September 2026
City eye Spain's World Cup winner Baena as midfield target
City are tracking Atletico Madrid's Alex Baena, a Spain World Cup winner with three league goals this season, though a January move is unlikely.
7 September 2026
Bouaddi closing in on first City start as Maresca rings the changes for Porto
Ayyoub Bouaddi could make his first Manchester City start against Porto on Tuesday, with Enzo Maresca planning to hand minutes to the 18-year-old and other new signings.
7 September 2026
Nunes declares himself fully fit as Porto clash looms
Matheus Nunes declares himself fully fit after an ankle knock ahead of the Community Shield, boosting City ahead of their Champions League opener against Porto.
7 September 2026
City’s January stance on Baena clear despite admiration
City admire Alex Baena but won't move in January, feeling well-stocked up front after summer signings. Newcastle and Villa also linked.
7 September 2026
Anderson's record, AI trials and an unresolved £440m question: City's week before Porto
Elliot Anderson's record-breaking display, a new AI academy project, and fresh questions over the 115 charges — City's week before Porto has been busy.
7 September 2026
Premier League Sack Race: The Managers Already in the Firing Line
It's early days, but the Premier League sack race is already forming. David Tully lists the five managers most likely to lose their jobs as boards grow trigger-happy.
7 September 2026
Elliot Anderson's rapid City education impresses Maresca and Lampard alike
Elliot Anderson has started all three of City's Premier League games since his £116m summer move, impressing Maresca and earning praise from Coventry boss Frank Lampard after...
7 September 2026
Ndiaye's City debut shows promise, but the learning curve is steep
Iliman Ndiaye made his City debut in Saturday's 1-0 win over Coventry. Enzo Maresca was happy but stressed the winger needs time to learn the City way after just two training...
7 September 2026
Haaland's quiet landmark steals the show from City's debutants
Erling Haaland scored his 300th top-flight club goal and his 20th headed Premier League strike as City edged Coventry 1-0, overshadowing the debuts of Enzo Fernández and Iliman...
6 September 2026
Maresca finds value in City's gritty win over Coventry
Enzo Maresca takes pleasure from City's gritty 1-0 win over Coventry, with debutant Fernández impressing after a late call-up and Elliot Anderson earning further praise.
6 September 2026
Pavlovic Said No, So City Spent Big on Bouaddi Instead
City identified Bayern's Aleksandar Pavlovic as their top Rodri replacement, offered €100m, but the 22-year-old chose to stay.
6 September 2026 Anderson's midfield masterclass the real story of City's scrappy Coventry win
Elliot Anderson's staggering all-round display was the real story as City edged Coventry 1-0, with the England international thriving in the number six role.
6 September 2026
Ruben Dias on the subtle shift at City: same game, new energy
Ruben Dias insists City's style under Enzo Maresca remains familiar, with possession still key, but notes the new energy and details the manager has brought.
5 September 2026
Foden may lack the armband, but Maresca sees a captain in the ranks
Phil Foden missed out on City's official captaincy group, but Enzo Maresca insists the academy graduate remains one of the club's true leaders, on and off the pitch.
5 September 2026 City's €100m pursuit of Pavlović that ended with Bouaddi instead
City chased Bayern's Aleksandar Pavlović for months, ready to pay €100m, but the German international stayed put. They moved to Ayyoub Bouaddi instead.
5 September 2026
Vitor Reis Set for First-Team Chance Under Maresca After Girona Loan
Vitor Reis will get his chance to impress Enzo Maresca this season after a loan spell at Girona.
5 September 2026