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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.
Haaland answers his critics with a header that leaves Palace stunned
Erling Haaland silenced early-season doubts with a stunning header to give City the lead against Crystal Palace, his latest reminder of an extraordinary goalscoring record.
28 August 2026
Cherki's five-minute masterclass leaves Maresca with a welcome selection dilemma
Rayan Cherki scored twice in five minutes as City beat Crystal Palace 4-1, following his two assists against Bournemouth and giving Maresca a welcome selection problem.
28 August 2026
City's £86m gamble on Bouaddi: More than just a Rodri replacement
City have confirmed the £86m signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille on a five-year deal. The 18-year-old Morocco international impressed against Brazil at the World Cup, but can he...
28 August 2026
Guéhi's midfield experiment gives Maresca a welcome selection headache at Selhurst Park
Marc Guéhi's man-of-the-match display in midfield against Bournemouth has given Enzo Maresca a selection dilemma ahead of the return to Selhurst Park.
28 August 2026
Gvardiol Calls for City to 'Fight for the Badge' as Maresca Era Begins
Josko Gvardiol calls for unity and responsibility as Manchester City begin life under Enzo Maresca, with a depleted squad facing a demanding season ahead.
28 August 2026
City's Selhurst Park Test: Team News and Predicted XI as First Away Day Arrives
City head to Selhurst Park for their first away game of the season, with Doku ruled out, Anderson fit, and Maresca weighing up his midfield options.
28 August 2026
Mfuni's Coventry loan saga takes another twist as Premier League interest emerges
Stephen Mfuni's loan to Coventry looked off, but TalkSport now reports it could be back on — or he might join a Premier League club instead.
28 August 2026 Cherki's cameo shows Maresca has a different kind of weapon at his disposal
Rayan Cherki's two assists off the bench earned City a comeback win over Bournemouth, and Enzo Maresca says the Frenchman offers an attacking threat no other City player can match.
27 August 2026
City's £200m summer plan takes shape with Ndiaye and Fernandez deals close
City are closing in on a £200m double swoop for Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye, with a swap deal involving Jack Grealish also on the cards.
27 August 2026
Maresca reveals City's search for new leaders as Fernández chase intensifies
Maresca confirms City are seeking one or two new captains, with Chelsea's Enzo Fernández the prime target. Marmoush is set for Spurs, while Grealish's future remains uncertain.
27 August 2026
Bouaddi ready for Selhurst bow as City ease new signing in
Ayyoub Bouaddi is set to be in the City squad for tomorrow's trip to Crystal Palace, with Maresca confirming the new signing is fit and ready, though a bench role looks most...
27 August 2026
Grealish's Future: Everton and Villa in Contact as Exit Looms
Jack Grealish is set to decide his future in the coming days, with Everton and Aston Villa both in contact.
27 August 2026 Bouaddi's Big Step: Smith Warns City's Teenage Signing Faces a Learning Curve
Alan Smith warns that new City signing Ayyoub Bouaddi faces a big step up to the Premier League, with the teenager expected to replace Rodri despite limited experience.
27 August 2026 Sunderland's audacious Grealish loan bid: the numbers behind the move
Sunderland have made an ambitious loan offer for Jack Grealish, with City covering part of his wages and a potential permanent move next summer.
26 August 2026
Gakpo interest puts Liverpool in a bind over City's advances
Manchester City have opened talks over Cody Gakpo, leaving Liverpool to weigh an offer while chasing two replacements before the deadline.
26 August 2026 Bouaddi joins City as midfield rebuild gathers pace
City confirm the signing of 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for £81.3m plus add-ons, following Elliot Anderson through the door this summer.
26 August 2026