#Squad News
Manchester City squad news — team selections, injury updates, rotation plans, and breaking team news ahead of every match. Stay informed with Not Really Here.
James Trafford Breaks Silence on Donnarumma Arrival After £40m Leeds Exit
James Trafford has spoken out about Manchester City's signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma, which led to his £40m exit to Leeds United just a year after returning to his boyhood club.
19 October 2026
Maresca's Rest Warning Rings True After Guehi's Ipswich Torment
Marc Guehi's error-strewn display against Ipswich Town has heightened the case for rotation after Enzo Maresca warned that several City players need resting during a hectic...
19 October 2026
Kovacic's Timely Reminder: Midfielder Impresses Before Injury in City's 3-2 Win Over Ipswich
Mateo Kovacic seized a rare start with an assist for Erling Haaland's opener in City's 3-2 win over Ipswich, but the Croatian's afternoon ended early with an injury after 50...
19 October 2026
Jeremy Monga's Swansea Loan: Vitor Matos Explains Why the £10m Winger Can't Get a Game
Jeremy Monga hasn't made a Swansea matchday squad since his deadline-day loan, and Vitor Matos has explained the competition in front of him.
18 October 2026
Maresca Pushes City to Sign Real Betis Defender Natan in January
Manchester City are considering a January swoop for Real Betis defender Natan, with Enzo Maresca reportedly urging the club to sign the 25-year-old Brazilian.
18 October 2026
Foden ends 10-month league drought as Maresca's prediction comes true
Phil Foden ended a 10-month Premier League goal drought as his 19th-minute opener helped City to a 3-2 win over Ipswich, just as Enzo Maresca had predicted.
18 October 2026
City's Seventh Straight Win Sets Up Shot at History — and a Nod to 1897
City's seventh straight league win to open the season is the first since 1897. Beat Aston Villa on October 24 and this squad holds the record outright — with Foden ending his...
17 October 2026
Iliman Ndiaye gives Maresca food for thought despite City's PSG defeat
City lost 4-2 to PSG, but Iliman Ndiaye's second-half cameo, including an assist for Erling Haaland, gave Enzo Maresca plenty to ponder.
17 October 2026
Maresca Backs Foden to Find the Net Against Ipswich
Enzo Maresca has tipped Phil Foden to score against Ipswich Town today, offering a light-hearted prediction as the midfielder looks to kickstart his season after a three-match...
17 October 2026
Man City vs Ipswich: TV blackout, Donnarumma's redemption and a six-from-six start
City host Ipswich on Saturday with no new injuries, a six-from-six league start and Donnarumma keen to move on from his PSG display. UK viewers need the club app.
17 October 2026
Foden Back in the Fold as Maresca Weighs Ipswich Selection
Phil Foden is available again after suspension and Enzo Maresca must decide whether to start him against Ipswich, with Ayyoub Bouaddi also pushing for inclusion.
17 October 2026
Haaland Transfer Talk Is Noise — But the Two City Team-Mates Aren't Going Anywhere Either
The advice being aimed at United is to forget about Erling Haaland and look at two of his Manchester City team-mates instead — a suggestion that says more about City's squad depth...
17 October 2026
Maresca Faces Early Rotation Dilemma as City's Fixture List Bites
Enzo Maresca has admitted Erling Haaland and several other key players will need rest soon, with Manchester City's relentless fixture list posing an early test for the new manager.
17 October 2026
Maresca's Haaland Balancing Act as Foden Returns for Ipswich Test
Erling Haaland will be in City's squad to face Ipswich, but Enzo Maresca admits the striker's workload needs managing. Phil Foden is back from suspension and pushing to start.
16 October 2026
Maresca Asks City to Move for Betis Defender Natan in January
Maresca has reportedly asked City to pursue Real Betis defender Natan in January, though no offer has been made and the player is said to favour Barcelona.
16 October 2026
Maresca hints at Haaland rest as City's rotation plans take shape
Enzo Maresca has admitted Erling Haaland is long overdue a rest and hinted at rotation for Manchester City's clash with Ipswich Town, warning that the fixture is a dangerous one.
16 October 2026