#Opinion
Opinion and editorial pieces on Manchester City — fan views, debate topics, and expert takes from the Not Really Here team.
Maresca's Perfect Reply to Celebration Critics: 'We Won 3-0 at Anfield'
Enzo Maresca has hit back at criticism of Manchester City's celebrations after their 3-0 win at Anfield, insisting his side have every right to enjoy a big result.
14 October 2026
Micah Richards: City's Anfield Statement Was "Always Going to Happen"
Micah Richards says City's 3-0 win at Liverpool was the inevitable response to a week of outside noise, after an independent panel found the club guilty of the vast majority of...
12 October 2026
Maresca's First Words on City Charges: 'I Trust the Club Because I Trust the People'
Enzo Maresca faced questions about City's financial charges for the first time and offered a blunt response: he trusts the club, the people, and has no regrets about taking the...
9 October 2026
Haaland's Social Media Message Says More Than Any Transfer Rumor
Erling Haaland's recent social media post about Manchester City and the Manchester area suggests he's happy to stay, despite ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Spain.
8 October 2026
Haaland to Bayern? talkSPORT Expert Floats Kane Partnership
talkSPORT expert Andy Brassell says Bayern Munich could revisit their interest in Erling Haaland, and a Harry Kane partnership isn't as crazy as it sounds.
7 October 2026
Maresca Deserves an Apology, Not More Silence From the Top
Maresca has fronted up while Al Mubarak and Soriano stay silent. The manager deserves an apology, not another week of being left to carry the blame alone.
6 October 2026 Scholes Wants a Title He Didn't Earn — and Rooney Knows It
Paul Scholes says he wants the 2011/12 title awarded to Manchester United — but the record shows City won it on the pitch, and Rooney agrees.
4 October 2026
Rayan Ait-Nouri Faces Algeria Recall Demand After Camp Walkout
Rayan Ait-Nouri must issue a public apology before he plays for Algeria again, according to reports, after his refusal to come on against Zambia.
4 October 2026
City's Accusers Have a £900m Blind Spot, Says Former Financial Adviser
Former City financial adviser Stefan Borson says the clubs pushing for the harshest punishment are the same ones that grew rich on City's spending.
4 October 2026
City Appeal Verdict As Guardiola Signals He's 'Here, More Than Ever'
City have appealed the verdict against them, while Pep Guardiola has released a statement insisting he is behind the club "more than ever" and could return to the Etihad.
2 October 2026
City's 115 Charges: Borson Says Owners' Confidence Won't Be Enough
Stefan Borson says City's owners believe they've done nothing wrong, but avoiding punishment is extremely unlikely. The appeal will focus on picking at the edges of the decision.
2 October 2026
FA Statement Adds Intrigue to Guardiola's Next Move
The FA has issued a 58-word statement threatening Manchester City, while Pep Guardiola has been ruled out of a next job. The latest off-field twist leaves fans guessing.
2 October 2026 City's Worst-Case Sanction Isn't a 100-Point Deduction — It's Five Years of Them
A 100-point deduction sounds brutal, but spread across five seasons it becomes something far more damaging — especially if a transfer ban lands alongside it.
1 October 2026
City to Appeal Guilty Verdict as Sanctions Timeline Stretches Into the Unknown
Manchester City will appeal the Premier League's guilty verdict before the October 2 deadline, a move that could delay any sanctions for months or even years.
30 September 2026
Man City Set for Verdict Before Season's End as Maguire Predicts Resolution
Kieran Maguire believes Man City will learn their FFP fate before the end of the 2026/27 season, with an appeal due by 2nd October and an Independent Commission to follow.
30 September 2026 Guardiola Breaks Silence on City's Guilty Verdict
Pep Guardiola breaks his silence on Manchester City's guilty finding, declaring his unwavering support for the club, owner, and supporters.
30 September 2026