#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.
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
Wharton's Palace exit 'agreed' — but City may have to wait another year
Adam Wharton has an 'informal agreement' to leave Crystal Palace next summer, with City among the clubs tracking the midfielder after their late enquiry was rejected.
6 September 2026
Enzo Fernandez's City bow hints at what the club record signing will bring
Thrust into his first City start after Nico O'Reilly's warm-up injury, Enzo Fernandez impressed on the right of midfield, setting up Haaland's winner in a 1-0 victory over...
6 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
Gakpo's City snub: No hard feelings as Liverpool forward stays put
Cody Gakpo is happy to stay at Liverpool despite City's £80m deadline-day bid being rejected, with the forward ready to work under Andoni Iraola.
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
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
Ndiaye's City debut hints at what £65m can buy
Iliman Ndiaye impressed on his City debut in a 1-0 win over Coventry, showing the dribbling and defensive work that convinced City to pay £65m.
5 September 2026
Lampard Backs Maresca to Thrive as Coventry Return to the Etihad
Frank Lampard returns to the Etihad with Coventry, praising Enzo Maresca's career and backing him to thrive following Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
5 September 2026
Ndiaye handed Premier League debut as City welcome Coventry
Iliman Ndiaye makes his Premier League debut for City as the only change from the side that beat Crystal Palace, with Phil Foden dropping to the bench against Coventry.
5 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
City Women's European return: What the Champions League draw holds
Manchester City's women return to the Champions League after a two-year absence, with the league phase draw set for Friday. Pot 3 brings guaranteed clashes with Europe's giants.
3 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