#Premier League
Manchester City's Premier League campaign — fixtures, results, match reports, and title race updates from England's top flight. Not Really Here covers every twist and turn of City's league season.
Donnarumma: Maresca's Winning Start and a Wedding to Remember
Gianluigi Donnarumma reflects on life at Manchester City under Enzo Maresca, his wedding, and the upcoming derby.
11 September 2026
Man City Eye Old Trafford Raid as Haaland Targets United's Soft Centre
Manchester City travel to Old Trafford off the back of a confidence-boosting win in Porto, with Erling Haaland ready to exploit United's frail defence.
11 September 2026 More BS Haaland Rumours
Another Haaland-to-Barcelona rumour has surfaced, but City's succession planning and the striker's form suggest there's little to worry about.
10 September 2026
Maresca's City: House Music, High Lines and a Perfect Start
Enzo Maresca has introduced music to Manchester City training and explained why. With four wins from four, the Italian's methods are already hitting the right notes.
10 September 2026
Dias and Guehi: The Centre-Back Pairing City Have Been Waiting For
Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi have formed an underrated partnership at the heart of City's defence, and their performances against Porto suggest they're ready for the derby.
10 September 2026
Haaland's Brace Sinks Porto as City's No.9 Closes In on History
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City won 2-0 at FC Porto in their Champions League opener. The brace took him to third on City's all-time scoring list.
10 September 2026
Enzo Fernandez Shows Why Maresca Pushed So Hard to Bring Him to City
Enzo Fernandez impressed again as City beat Porto 2-0, and the deadline day signing says he is determined to repay Enzo Maresca's faith in him.
10 September 2026
Ndiaye Snubbed Tottenham for City: 'When They Come, You Don't Say No'
Iliman Ndiaye snubbed Tottenham to join Manchester City on deadline day, completing a £65m move from Everton and starting in the 1-0 win over Coventry.
10 September 2026
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
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
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
City Women Sweep Ballon d'Or Nominations as Shaw Chases Third Nod
Five Man City Women players are up for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with Bunny Shaw chasing a third nomination after a Golden Boot-winning season.
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
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