#Maresca
Enzo Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager in summer 2025. Follow all the latest news, match reports, tactical analysis, and in-depth coverage of Maresca's time at the Etihad on Not Really Here.
Alan Smith Backs City to Finish Above Chelsea — But Not to Win the Title
Alan Smith believes Manchester City will finish second in the Premier League, ahead of Chelsea but behind Arsenal, with Opta's projections pointing to a similar outcome.
10 September 2026
Haaland, Dias and a derby that ignores the form book: City's week ahead
City's 2-0 win in Porto was a fine start to Maresca's Champions League campaign, but the real test comes at Old Trafford.
9 September 2026
Haaland double eases City to winning start in Champions League
Erling Haaland's double gave Manchester City a 2-0 win at Porto in their Champions League opener under Enzo Maresca, a confident start to life after Pep Guardiola.
9 September 2026
Maresca's biggest test yet arrives at the perfect time
City take their perfect start to Old Trafford for the first Manchester derby of the season, with Maresca facing his biggest test since taking charge.
9 September 2026 Haaland double sinks Porto as City's Champions League campaign finds its rhythm
Erling Haaland scored twice as City beat Porto 2-0 in the Champions League, with Ayyoub Bouaddi impressing on his first start for the Blues.
9 September 2026
Haaland double steers City to winning start in Porto
Erling Haaland's second-half brace secured a 2-0 win for Manchester City at FC Porto in their Champions League opener, with Marc Guehi outstanding at the back.
9 September 2026
Maresca's perfect start: Four wins, but the derby is the real test
Maresca's City have won four from four after a 2-0 Champions League victory over Porto, with Haaland scoring twice. Now attention turns to a first Manchester derby.
9 September 2026
Maresca explains what convinced City to pay £86m for Ayyoub Bouaddi
Enzo Maresca explains what convinced City to spend up to £86m on Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the teenager's composure and maturity shining through in his first meaningful start.
9 September 2026
Nunes: The greatest has gone, but City's new era has 'young energy'
Matheus Nunes on life after Pep Guardiola: the 'young energy' Maresca has brought, why he is the right man to succeed the greatest, and the process of integrating new faces.
8 September 2026 Haaland's workload is the question Maresca can't keep dodging
Enzo Maresca admits Erling Haaland cannot play every minute this season, but Porto away is no place to rest him. The striker has three goals in three and just hit 300 club goals.
8 September 2026
Grealish's honest answer on a potential Man City return
Jack Grealish admits he doesn't know if he'll ever wear a Man City shirt again after his Deadline Day loan to Everton, with his contract set to expire.
8 September 2026
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
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
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