#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.
Ait-Nouri's City Puzzle: Maresca Sees a Winger, But the Left Is Crowded
Rayan Ait-Nouri has made just one City appearance this season. Enzo Maresca sees him as a winger, but competition on the left is fierce.
16 September 2026
City Should Only Sell Cherki to Bayern on One Condition
Bayern Munich's interest in Rayan Cherki is real, but Max Eberl has made it clear there's no winter plan. Here's the only scenario where City should even consider a sale.
15 September 2026
Matheus Nunes: The Quiet Derrick That Kept City Standing at Old Trafford
Matheus Nunes put in a tireless shift at right-back as ten-man Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford, with his defensive stats and passing range proving...
15 September 2026
City's New Midfield Axis Steps Out of the Shadows
City's 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford showed how Enzo Maresca's new midfield is coping without Rodri and Bernardo Silva, with Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez stepping up.
15 September 2026
City Begin Carabao Cup Defence With Norwich Visit
Manchester City begin their Carabao Cup defence against Norwich City at the Etihad on Thursday, with Phil Foden suspended and several squad players set for a run-out.
15 September 2026
City Among Several Clubs Monitoring Man Utd Wonderkid JJ Gabriel as He Pushes for Free Transfer
Manchester City are monitoring Manchester United winger JJ Gabriel, who is demanding his contract be ripped up to become a free agent.
15 September 2026
Enzo Fernandez's £125m Derby Display: The Numbers That Show Why Maresca Wanted Him
Enzo Fernandez covered over 10.25km and made twice as many sprints as any other midfielder in City's 1-0 derby win over United, showing why Maresca wanted him.
15 September 2026
Haaland to Spain in 2027? Why City Aren't Losing Sleep Over the Latest Transfer Chatter
Reports from Spain suggest Barcelona and Real Madrid believe Erling Haaland could consider a move in 2027, but City's position remains unchanged.
15 September 2026
City's Carabao Cup Opener: Foden Suspended, Doku Sidelined, and Norwich's Mixed Form
City face Norwich in the Carabao Cup with Foden suspended and Doku a doubt, while the Canaries arrive off a 4-3 defeat. Injury updates on Mahovo, Topic, and Ahmed.
15 September 2026
Man City Injury Update: Doku Still Out, O'Reilly Back, No Fresh Derby Concerns
Jeremy Doku remains City's only senior injury absentee, while Nico O'Reilly is back and there were no fresh concerns from the Manchester derby.
14 September 2026
Foden's First Red: The Numbers Behind a Rare Derby Dismissal
Phil Foden's first career red card in the Manchester derby was a straight red for a tangle with Bruno Fernandes, leaving City without him for three games.
14 September 2026
Marc Guéhi Proves His Worth as Ten-Man City Edge Derby Thriller
Marc Guéhi's commanding display helped ten-man Manchester City secure a derby win at Old Trafford, with Erling Haaland scoring the winner.
14 September 2026
Maresca: Bruno Fernandes should have walked too in derby win
Enzo Maresca believes Bruno Fernandes should have been sent off too as City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford despite Phil Foden's 23rd-minute red card.
14 September 2026
Anderson Handed Derby Debut as City Chase Fifth Straight Win at Old Trafford
Elliot Anderson makes his Manchester derby debut as City look to make it five wins from five at Old Trafford, with Doku still absent and O'Reilly back on the bench.
13 September 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi: The 18-year-old Ready for the Old Trafford Stage
Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, is ready for the Manchester derby after impressing in his first City start against Porto.
13 September 2026
Maresca and Carrick Meet as the Manchester Derby Enters Its 200th Chapter
Enzo Maresca and Michael Carrick meet for the first time as City host Manchester United in the 199th Manchester Derby on Sunday, September 13th.
13 September 2026