9 days ago
Enzo Maresca had predicted Phil Foden would score, and he did score. For much of Foden's career that would scarcely have seemed an outlandish prediction. Not now. Foden's had struck 27 times for Manchester City alone in 2023-24. Yet when Ipswich arrived at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, his drought spanned 35 games for City, plus two for England that may have cost him a place at the World Cup.
But there are two Fodens. Maresca remembered the teenage prodigy, the player who had won the individual awards, the seeming generational talent before he became the goal-shy City substitute. "With Phil I said many times, I know him from years ago, for me he's one of the best Premier League players," said the City manager, who had worked with Foden in his previous times at the Etihad Stadium. "And since day one it's my duty to help him to again be one of the best players."
That process got off to something of a false start. By the time City kicked off against Ipswich Foden had, in effect, sat out four-and-three-quarter games. His first-half red card in the Manchester derby was followed by a three-match domestic suspension. He was an unused substitute in the Champions League defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.
Even before being banned, he had been usurped, and under successive managers. In first Pep Guardiola's valedictory season and then Maresca's first in charge, Rayan Cherki has been the No 10 who has starred and sparkled. Foden has provided less magic. Perhaps it says something for the luxuries Maresca enjoys that Foden has felt the more prosaic player in his position.
Perhaps it is an added complication, too, that in Enzo Fernandez he has costly competition emerging, with the £125m signing spending the second half against PSG operating as the most advanced of the midfield trio. A lesson of that defeat may be that, against elite opposition, Maresca requires both Ayyoub Bouaddi and Elliot Anderson to anchor the midfield, perhaps meaning Fernandez is the most advanced of the trio.
#perhaps #enzo #phil
But there are two Fodens. Maresca remembered the teenage prodigy, the player who had won the individual awards, the seeming generational talent before he became the goal-shy City substitute. "With Phil I said many times, I know him from years ago, for me he's one of the best Premier League players," said the City manager, who had worked with Foden in his previous times at the Etihad Stadium. "And since day one it's my duty to help him to again be one of the best players."
That process got off to something of a false start. By the time City kicked off against Ipswich Foden had, in effect, sat out four-and-three-quarter games. His first-half red card in the Manchester derby was followed by a three-match domestic suspension. He was an unused substitute in the Champions League defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.
Even before being banned, he had been usurped, and under successive managers. In first Pep Guardiola's valedictory season and then Maresca's first in charge, Rayan Cherki has been the No 10 who has starred and sparkled. Foden has provided less magic. Perhaps it says something for the luxuries Maresca enjoys that Foden has felt the more prosaic player in his position.
Perhaps it is an added complication, too, that in Enzo Fernandez he has costly competition emerging, with the £125m signing spending the second half against PSG operating as the most advanced of the midfield trio. A lesson of that defeat may be that, against elite opposition, Maresca requires both Ayyoub Bouaddi and Elliot Anderson to anchor the midfield, perhaps meaning Fernandez is the most advanced of the trio.
#perhaps #enzo #phil
9 days ago
MerabDvalishvili can joke about his low finishing rate in theUltimate Fighting Championship.
Dvalishvili is scheduled to challenge Petr Yan forthe bantamweight ******* le in a trilogy bout at UFC 333 on Oct. 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. When a fanrecently asked him to predict the outcome, the former championjokingly suggested another decision victory.
Dvalishvili is known for his relentless pressure and wrestling,with 16 of his 21 career victories coming by decision. The Georgianhas recorded two finishes in the UFC: a technical knockout ofMarlonMoraes in 2021 and a submission of SeanO'Malley in his second ******* le defense last year.
Asked how he would beat Yan, Dvalishvili described himself as a"decision machine."
"There are three ways to win: knockout, submission, or decision,"Dvalishvili said in a briefinterview. "I'm a decision machine."
#machine #championship
Dvalishvili is scheduled to challenge Petr Yan forthe bantamweight ******* le in a trilogy bout at UFC 333 on Oct. 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. When a fanrecently asked him to predict the outcome, the former championjokingly suggested another decision victory.
Dvalishvili is known for his relentless pressure and wrestling,with 16 of his 21 career victories coming by decision. The Georgianhas recorded two finishes in the UFC: a technical knockout ofMarlonMoraes in 2021 and a submission of SeanO'Malley in his second ******* le defense last year.
Asked how he would beat Yan, Dvalishvili described himself as a"decision machine."
"There are three ways to win: knockout, submission, or decision,"Dvalishvili said in a briefinterview. "I'm a decision machine."
#machine #championship
1 month ago
DUBAI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways said on Monday that its passenger-carrying capacity is running above year-earlier levels as Gulf carriers rebound from disruption caused by the Iran war, with strong demand expected heading into the winter travel season, its chief executive told Reuters.
"We are back on track," CEO Antonoaldo Neves said in an interview, noting that current Available Seat Kilometres - the industry's standard measure of passenger-carrying capacity - was currently 15 to 17% higher than a year ago.
"Flights are full, full, full," he said, adding that load factor, which measures how well an airline is filling available seats, was at 92% in August while the airline is targeting an 87% plus load factor for the remainder of the year.
The Iran war affected travel earlier this year, pushing fuel prices higher and disrupting flights in the Middle East and beyond. Middle Eastern carriers, some of the world's biggest, have seen their networks upended by the conflict, but have gradually resumed their activity.
(Reporting by Federico Maccioni, Editing by Louise Heavens)
#reuters #middle
"We are back on track," CEO Antonoaldo Neves said in an interview, noting that current Available Seat Kilometres - the industry's standard measure of passenger-carrying capacity - was currently 15 to 17% higher than a year ago.
"Flights are full, full, full," he said, adding that load factor, which measures how well an airline is filling available seats, was at 92% in August while the airline is targeting an 87% plus load factor for the remainder of the year.
The Iran war affected travel earlier this year, pushing fuel prices higher and disrupting flights in the Middle East and beyond. Middle Eastern carriers, some of the world's biggest, have seen their networks upended by the conflict, but have gradually resumed their activity.
(Reporting by Federico Maccioni, Editing by Louise Heavens)
#reuters #middle
2 months ago
The Manchester City squad is "buying into the idea" of new manager Enzo Maresca, says new captain Ruben Dias.
City spent a Premier League record £458m during the recent transfer window, with incomings including midfield trio Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi.
But there weren't only major changes to the playing squad. Maresca replaced the legendary Pep Guardiola, who stepped down at the end of last season after 10 years in charge.
Maresca was previously ******* istant to the Spaniard at Etihad Stadium, before spells at Leicester City and Chelsea.
Dias said Guardiola's departure was not an "easy moment for the club", while Maresca was the "perfect person for the job" as he "knew the house so well".
#dias #ruben
City spent a Premier League record £458m during the recent transfer window, with incomings including midfield trio Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi.
But there weren't only major changes to the playing squad. Maresca replaced the legendary Pep Guardiola, who stepped down at the end of last season after 10 years in charge.
Maresca was previously ******* istant to the Spaniard at Etihad Stadium, before spells at Leicester City and Chelsea.
Dias said Guardiola's departure was not an "easy moment for the club", while Maresca was the "perfect person for the job" as he "knew the house so well".
#dias #ruben
2 months ago
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has dismissed Elliot Anderson's jibe that City are "kings of Manchester" ahead of Sunday's derby.
Already trailing five points behind their bitter rivals, United will face Manchester City at Old Trafford with Anderson's taunt ringing in their ears.
Anderson joined City from Nottingham Forest for £116 million ($156 million) in the close-season after United refused to enter a bidding war for the England midfielder.
The 23-year-old can expect a hostile reception from United fans after adding fuel to the Manchester rivalry.
"For as long as I've known Manchester, City have been the kings of Manchester," Anderson said following his arrival at the Etihad Stadium.
#anderson #kings #already
Already trailing five points behind their bitter rivals, United will face Manchester City at Old Trafford with Anderson's taunt ringing in their ears.
Anderson joined City from Nottingham Forest for £116 million ($156 million) in the close-season after United refused to enter a bidding war for the England midfielder.
The 23-year-old can expect a hostile reception from United fans after adding fuel to the Manchester rivalry.
"For as long as I've known Manchester, City have been the kings of Manchester," Anderson said following his arrival at the Etihad Stadium.
#anderson #kings #already
2 months ago
Turkish Airlines will become Liverpool's new front-of-shirt sponsor from the start of the 2027/28 season, the Premier League giants announced on Tuesday.
No fee was disclosed by the club, but the BBC reported that the five-year deal was worth £300 million ($406 million) in total.
A contract worth more than £60 million a season, would represent an increase on the current £50 million-per-season deal with retail bank Standard Chartered, who have been the Reds' front-of-shirt sponsor since 2010.
Liverpool's new deal is believed to be the most lucrative purely front-of-shirt agreement in Premier League history, with **** nal and Manchester City's agreements with Emirates and Etihad Airways respectively also involving stadium naming rights.
By contrast, six-time European champions Liverpool's home ground is still solely known by its original name of Anfield.
#million #front #sponsor #worth
No fee was disclosed by the club, but the BBC reported that the five-year deal was worth £300 million ($406 million) in total.
A contract worth more than £60 million a season, would represent an increase on the current £50 million-per-season deal with retail bank Standard Chartered, who have been the Reds' front-of-shirt sponsor since 2010.
Liverpool's new deal is believed to be the most lucrative purely front-of-shirt agreement in Premier League history, with **** nal and Manchester City's agreements with Emirates and Etihad Airways respectively also involving stadium naming rights.
By contrast, six-time European champions Liverpool's home ground is still solely known by its original name of Anfield.
#million #front #sponsor #worth
2 months ago
Turkish Airlines will become Liverpool's front-of-shirt sponsor from the start of the 2027-28 season in a £300m deal.
The five-year contract is worth in excess of £60m a season, an increase on the current £50m-per-season deal with Standard Chartered, which has been the club's main partner since 2010 and is the existing front-of-shirt sponsor.
Liverpool believe the agreement with Turkish Airlines is the the most valuable front-of-shirt-only commercial deal in Premier League history.
Both ***** nal and Manchester City have deals with Emirates and Etihad Airways respectively, but those also involve stadium naming rights.
In February, Liverpool announced record revenues of more than £700m for the most recent financial year and were the highest-placed Premier League club in the Deloitte Football Money League.
#league #front #season #airlines
The five-year contract is worth in excess of £60m a season, an increase on the current £50m-per-season deal with Standard Chartered, which has been the club's main partner since 2010 and is the existing front-of-shirt sponsor.
Liverpool believe the agreement with Turkish Airlines is the the most valuable front-of-shirt-only commercial deal in Premier League history.
Both ***** nal and Manchester City have deals with Emirates and Etihad Airways respectively, but those also involve stadium naming rights.
In February, Liverpool announced record revenues of more than £700m for the most recent financial year and were the highest-placed Premier League club in the Deloitte Football Money League.
#league #front #season #airlines
2 months ago
Manchester City completed the signing of Allan from Palmeiras during the lattee stages of the summer transfer window. The Brazilian winger is one of Manchester City's more intriguing signings for some time. Allan has taken a different route to earn his move to City. He rose through the ranks at Palmeiras before establishing himself on the right wing for Abel Ferreira's side. It was hoped that Allan would be in the City squad for last Saturday's match against Coventry City. But that wasn't to be. Instead, he could be in line to make his City debut against FC Porto tonight.
It was a surprise that Allan didn't make the bench for Manchester City's win over Coventry City last Saturday. However, it was reported by Enzo Krieger for CityXtra that Allan wasn't deemed fit enough to play at the Etihad. However, that situation has quickly changed. Allan has been included in Manchester City's travelling squad for tonight's match against FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão. Also, he did train with his teammates yesterday. At this stage, it would be a major surprise if Allan wasn't at least on the bench for the opening fixture of Manchester City's 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaign.
There would seem to be little chance that Allan would start tonight against FC Porto. He hasn't been at Manchester City for long and the Brazilian winger also wasn't fit enough to make the bench against Coventry City. Stranger things have happened but it would be unlikely that Allan will start tonight.
However, there is a chance that Allan could come off the bench tonight. Perhaps being an impact substitute may be the best way for Maresca to introduce Allan to the fold. The Brazilian winger is a quick winger blessed with quality dribbling skills and the ability to work hard on both sides of the ball. Maybe that is how Allan will make his City debut and tonight may be the right setting for Allan to play a small role for Enzo Maresca's side depending on how tonight's match unfolds.
Allan was included in Manchester City's travelling sqaud for tonight's match against FC Porto. So there is a chance that one of the more intriguing signings that City have made could get on the pitch for the first time as a Manchester City player. Whether or not it occurs remains to be seen but Allan's City debut is edging ever closer.
#manchester #match #wasn 't
It was a surprise that Allan didn't make the bench for Manchester City's win over Coventry City last Saturday. However, it was reported by Enzo Krieger for CityXtra that Allan wasn't deemed fit enough to play at the Etihad. However, that situation has quickly changed. Allan has been included in Manchester City's travelling squad for tonight's match against FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão. Also, he did train with his teammates yesterday. At this stage, it would be a major surprise if Allan wasn't at least on the bench for the opening fixture of Manchester City's 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaign.
There would seem to be little chance that Allan would start tonight against FC Porto. He hasn't been at Manchester City for long and the Brazilian winger also wasn't fit enough to make the bench against Coventry City. Stranger things have happened but it would be unlikely that Allan will start tonight.
However, there is a chance that Allan could come off the bench tonight. Perhaps being an impact substitute may be the best way for Maresca to introduce Allan to the fold. The Brazilian winger is a quick winger blessed with quality dribbling skills and the ability to work hard on both sides of the ball. Maybe that is how Allan will make his City debut and tonight may be the right setting for Allan to play a small role for Enzo Maresca's side depending on how tonight's match unfolds.
Allan was included in Manchester City's travelling sqaud for tonight's match against FC Porto. So there is a chance that one of the more intriguing signings that City have made could get on the pitch for the first time as a Manchester City player. Whether or not it occurs remains to be seen but Allan's City debut is edging ever closer.
#manchester #match #wasn 't
2 months ago
Nico O'Reilly was set to start in midfield for Manchester City for their match against Coventry City yesterday at the Etihad Stadium. However, the England international suffered a minor back injury in the warm-up. Due to the injury he sustained, Nico O'Reilly was withdrawn from yesterday's match. Manchester City's club record signing Enzo Fernandez replaced O'Reilly in the starting lineup. By the time that Enzo Fernandez was taken off in the 76th minute of City's 1-0 win over Coventry City, he had shown exactly what he will bring to Enzo Maresca's side and how he will fit in. All told, Enzo Fernandez played well after being thrust into his first start for Manchester City.
When Nico O'Reilly went down injured in the warm-up yesterday, Enzo Fernandez didn't have a lot of time to prepare for his Manchester City debut. The Argentinian midfielder had barely trained with his new team and had barely featured for Chelsea this season before being signed by Manchester City. He was thrust straight into the thick of it due to circumstances outside of his control. By the time that Enzo Fernandez was replaced by Ayyoub Bouaddi in the 76th minute he had put in an impressive performance in midfield.
Enzo Fernandez played on the right of Manchester City's midfield. He got himself into great positions in the final third and he was already ready and willing to receive possession all over the pitch. As per SofaScore, Enzo Fernandez completed 71/78 of his passes as his composure on the ball stood out. He was always offering himself to his teammates and helped City dominate possession throughout the first half.
As an attacking threat, Enzo Fernandez offered plenty for Enzo Maresca's side. His late runs into the Coventry City box were a constant threat. He saw two shots blocked in the first half and if it wasn't for some desperate Coventry City defending he would have gotten on the scoresheet as he could've gotten on the end of several very good crosses. It was Enzo Fernandez who played Antoine ****** yo in on the right to set up Erling Haaland's header in the 26th minute.
Enzo Fernandez put in a promising debut for Manchester City yesterday. He slotted into Manchester City's midfield well and showed more than enough while he was on the pitch.
#enzo #city #manchester
When Nico O'Reilly went down injured in the warm-up yesterday, Enzo Fernandez didn't have a lot of time to prepare for his Manchester City debut. The Argentinian midfielder had barely trained with his new team and had barely featured for Chelsea this season before being signed by Manchester City. He was thrust straight into the thick of it due to circumstances outside of his control. By the time that Enzo Fernandez was replaced by Ayyoub Bouaddi in the 76th minute he had put in an impressive performance in midfield.
Enzo Fernandez played on the right of Manchester City's midfield. He got himself into great positions in the final third and he was already ready and willing to receive possession all over the pitch. As per SofaScore, Enzo Fernandez completed 71/78 of his passes as his composure on the ball stood out. He was always offering himself to his teammates and helped City dominate possession throughout the first half.
As an attacking threat, Enzo Fernandez offered plenty for Enzo Maresca's side. His late runs into the Coventry City box were a constant threat. He saw two shots blocked in the first half and if it wasn't for some desperate Coventry City defending he would have gotten on the scoresheet as he could've gotten on the end of several very good crosses. It was Enzo Fernandez who played Antoine ****** yo in on the right to set up Erling Haaland's header in the 26th minute.
Enzo Fernandez put in a promising debut for Manchester City yesterday. He slotted into Manchester City's midfield well and showed more than enough while he was on the pitch.
#enzo #city #manchester
2 months ago
Man City moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League after squeezing past Coventry 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium, although Enzo Maresca's side were made to work considerably harder than they might have expected.
Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal, his third of the season, while Elliot Anderson produced another commanding midfield display. Coventry remained within touching distance throughout and came close to stealing a point late on.
City had already received a warning before taking the lead, with Gianluigi Donnarumma required to intervene as Coventry threatened.
A late change had brought Enzo Fernandez into the starting XI after Nico O'Reilly suffered an injury during the warm up, and Fernandez quickly settled into proceedings.
His pass released Antoine ****** yo, whose delivery was met by Haaland. The Norwegian produced a powerful header to put Man City ahead and seemingly establish the platform for a more comfortable afternoon.
#city #haaland #late #premier
Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal, his third of the season, while Elliot Anderson produced another commanding midfield display. Coventry remained within touching distance throughout and came close to stealing a point late on.
City had already received a warning before taking the lead, with Gianluigi Donnarumma required to intervene as Coventry threatened.
A late change had brought Enzo Fernandez into the starting XI after Nico O'Reilly suffered an injury during the warm up, and Fernandez quickly settled into proceedings.
His pass released Antoine ****** yo, whose delivery was met by Haaland. The Norwegian produced a powerful header to put Man City ahead and seemingly establish the platform for a more comfortable afternoon.
#city #haaland #late #premier
2 months ago
New-look Manchester City overcame a spirited challenge from Coventry on Saturday courtesy of an Erling Haaland goal to stay perfect in the Premier League, as blunt Tottenham were held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest.
Enzo Maresca is now the man in the Etihad hotseat after the emotional departure of long-serving Pep Guardiola, while there has been significant churn among the playing staff.
One of the new arrivals, Enzo Fernandez, played a major part in City's first-half goal, feeding Antoine ******* yo, who crossed for Haaland to head home his third of the season.
Table-topping City have won all three of their Premier League matches ahead of next week's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
Former Chelsea boss Maresca said teams needed "ugly moments" as well as free-flowing football after the stodgy win, in which newly promoted Coventry squandered chances.
#coventry #haaland #saturday
Enzo Maresca is now the man in the Etihad hotseat after the emotional departure of long-serving Pep Guardiola, while there has been significant churn among the playing staff.
One of the new arrivals, Enzo Fernandez, played a major part in City's first-half goal, feeding Antoine ******* yo, who crossed for Haaland to head home his third of the season.
Table-topping City have won all three of their Premier League matches ahead of next week's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
Former Chelsea boss Maresca said teams needed "ugly moments" as well as free-flowing football after the stodgy win, in which newly promoted Coventry squandered chances.
#coventry #haaland #saturday
2 months ago
Manchester City have won 1-0 today against stubborn Coventry City side at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon. A Erling Haaland header in the 26th minute was just enough for City make it three wins from three matches to start the new Premier League season.
When the starting lineups were announced, Enzo Maresca had made only one change to the starting lineup which dispatched Crystal Palace 4-1 last weekend. Iliman Ndiaye replaced Phil Foden in the starting lineup as the Senegalese international made his Premier League debut from the start today. Enzo Fernandez was on the bench for today's game. However, that changed 15 minutes before kickoff. Nico O'Reilly suffered an injury in the warm up and Enzo Fernandez replaced him in Manchester City's starting lineup.
Manchester City began the game dominating possession, however it was Coventry City who should have taken the lead inside the opening eight minutes. First, Abdukodir Khusanov played a ball back to Gianluigi Donnarumma on his own goal line. The Italian had a poor first touch which almost trickled over the goal line to give Frank Lampard's side the lead in the 6th minute.
However, two minutes later, Coventry City should have taken the lead. Antoine ****** yo played a dangerous ball from the right into midfield which Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi intercepted. Awoniyi surged clean through on goal with only the keeper to beat. But he fired his shot wide of the post with Gianluigi Donnarumma rushing out to save his team's blushes. Taiwo Awoniyi's chance was a clear warning shot to Enzo Maresca's side that today's match wouldn't be a walk in the park.
Manchester City's first shot on target would arrive in the 16th minute. Elliot Anderson was fouled in midfield and he quickly took the free kick and set free Rayan Cherki. Cherki surged into ****** e and played in Erling Haaland with a quality through ball. Haaland fired in a powerful low drive from inside the Coventry penalty area across goal which Coventry City keeper Carl Rushworth got down well to save.
#city #haaland #first #side
When the starting lineups were announced, Enzo Maresca had made only one change to the starting lineup which dispatched Crystal Palace 4-1 last weekend. Iliman Ndiaye replaced Phil Foden in the starting lineup as the Senegalese international made his Premier League debut from the start today. Enzo Fernandez was on the bench for today's game. However, that changed 15 minutes before kickoff. Nico O'Reilly suffered an injury in the warm up and Enzo Fernandez replaced him in Manchester City's starting lineup.
Manchester City began the game dominating possession, however it was Coventry City who should have taken the lead inside the opening eight minutes. First, Abdukodir Khusanov played a ball back to Gianluigi Donnarumma on his own goal line. The Italian had a poor first touch which almost trickled over the goal line to give Frank Lampard's side the lead in the 6th minute.
However, two minutes later, Coventry City should have taken the lead. Antoine ****** yo played a dangerous ball from the right into midfield which Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi intercepted. Awoniyi surged clean through on goal with only the keeper to beat. But he fired his shot wide of the post with Gianluigi Donnarumma rushing out to save his team's blushes. Taiwo Awoniyi's chance was a clear warning shot to Enzo Maresca's side that today's match wouldn't be a walk in the park.
Manchester City's first shot on target would arrive in the 16th minute. Elliot Anderson was fouled in midfield and he quickly took the free kick and set free Rayan Cherki. Cherki surged into ****** e and played in Erling Haaland with a quality through ball. Haaland fired in a powerful low drive from inside the Coventry penalty area across goal which Coventry City keeper Carl Rushworth got down well to save.
#city #haaland #first #side
2 months ago
In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus mentioned that Manchester City are locked in a three-way battle for Atletico Madrid winger Alex Baena. It is believed that the Mancunian giants would have to rival Newcastle United and Aston Villa in the race to land the Spanish wide player.
Baena has made an excellent start to this campaign as he put in a few productive displays for Atletico Madrid in the final third. The 25-year-old has scored three goals and grabbed one ***** ist in three appearances for Diego Simeone's side in the league.
The Spanish talent is currently among the most talented wingers in La Liga. Hence, Man City would do well to lure him to the Etihad Stadium next year.
His current contract at the Madrid club will run out in the summer of 2030, which could make it tough for the Mancunian giants to snap him up on the cheap this January or at the end of the campaign.
MADRID, SPAIN – AUGUST 19: Alex Baena of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Atletico de Madrid and Malaga CF at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on August 19, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
#baena #three #city #mancunian
Baena has made an excellent start to this campaign as he put in a few productive displays for Atletico Madrid in the final third. The 25-year-old has scored three goals and grabbed one ***** ist in three appearances for Diego Simeone's side in the league.
The Spanish talent is currently among the most talented wingers in La Liga. Hence, Man City would do well to lure him to the Etihad Stadium next year.
His current contract at the Madrid club will run out in the summer of 2030, which could make it tough for the Mancunian giants to snap him up on the cheap this January or at the end of the campaign.
MADRID, SPAIN – AUGUST 19: Alex Baena of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Atletico de Madrid and Malaga CF at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on August 19, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
#baena #three #city #mancunian
2 months ago
Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland have already been confirmed as two of the Manchester City captains for the 2026-27 season. All that was unknown was who would be joining them in City's captaincy group. Enzo Maresca has revealed who will be joining Haaland and Dias in City's captaincy group. On first glance, Maresca has made two obvious and quality choices when naming the other two players who will complete Manchester City's captaincy quartet.
Enzo Maresca faced the media earlier today ahead of Manchester City's upcoming Premier League fixture against Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium. The Manchester City manager was asked what new signing Enzo Fernandez would bring to Maresca's squad and if the Argentinian midfielder would be in Manchester City's captaincy group for the upcoming season. While answering what Fernandez adds to City's squad, Maresca also revealed who Manchester City's four captains would be. He said: "I know Enzo quite well, I know what he can bring. He's a winner, he has a winning mentality, World Cup, Club World Cup. The main thing is that he's a winner." Captain? "No, the captain is Ruben, Erling, Marc Guehi and Gigi Donnarumma."
Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland were obvious choices to be two of Manchester City's captains for this season. They were in City's leadership group last season and were two clear stand-out candidates to return to their posts under Enzo Maresca. The question was who would join them. Gianluigi Donnarumma and Marc Guehi are the players who claimed that ***** le.
Both of Gianluigi Donnarumma and Marc Guehi are quality leaders. Marc Guehi was Crystal Palace's captain before he joined City. Guehi leads by example in a quiet and unassuming manner and his leadership style do combine well with Haaland and Dias. Gianluigi Donnarumma is a pillar at the back for City. He is a vociferous character and he does set the tone in goal. It is often Donnarumma who celebrates his teammates defensive contributions and his is key pillar of this City side.
Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marc Guehi, Erling Haaland, and Ruben Dias will form Manchester City's captaincy group for the 2026-27 season. Each player brings their own strengths to the role and they will be hoping to lead Manchester City to success this season.
#maresca
Enzo Maresca faced the media earlier today ahead of Manchester City's upcoming Premier League fixture against Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium. The Manchester City manager was asked what new signing Enzo Fernandez would bring to Maresca's squad and if the Argentinian midfielder would be in Manchester City's captaincy group for the upcoming season. While answering what Fernandez adds to City's squad, Maresca also revealed who Manchester City's four captains would be. He said: "I know Enzo quite well, I know what he can bring. He's a winner, he has a winning mentality, World Cup, Club World Cup. The main thing is that he's a winner." Captain? "No, the captain is Ruben, Erling, Marc Guehi and Gigi Donnarumma."
Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland were obvious choices to be two of Manchester City's captains for this season. They were in City's leadership group last season and were two clear stand-out candidates to return to their posts under Enzo Maresca. The question was who would join them. Gianluigi Donnarumma and Marc Guehi are the players who claimed that ***** le.
Both of Gianluigi Donnarumma and Marc Guehi are quality leaders. Marc Guehi was Crystal Palace's captain before he joined City. Guehi leads by example in a quiet and unassuming manner and his leadership style do combine well with Haaland and Dias. Gianluigi Donnarumma is a pillar at the back for City. He is a vociferous character and he does set the tone in goal. It is often Donnarumma who celebrates his teammates defensive contributions and his is key pillar of this City side.
Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marc Guehi, Erling Haaland, and Ruben Dias will form Manchester City's captaincy group for the 2026-27 season. Each player brings their own strengths to the role and they will be hoping to lead Manchester City to success this season.
#maresca
2 months ago
Manchester City's lease at the Etihad Stadium was placed under review last month amid a major expansion of the club's east Manchester campus, it has emerged.
City has a long-term lease at the ground with Manchester City Council and finished expanding its north stand earlier this year, which increased the stadium capacity to more than 60,000 people.
It has been building a new £300m entertainment zone known as Medlock Square which includes a Radisson Blu Hotel and a zip-line, with plans for a new 600-person capacity entertainment venue which the council granted planning permission in June.
The lease review was sparked as a result of changes taking place around the Etihad Campus, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands.
Council papers describing a decision about a "variation of leases with Manchester City Football Club" have been made public on the town hall's website but specifics of the finances have been kept hidden from view.
#council #entertainment
City has a long-term lease at the ground with Manchester City Council and finished expanding its north stand earlier this year, which increased the stadium capacity to more than 60,000 people.
It has been building a new £300m entertainment zone known as Medlock Square which includes a Radisson Blu Hotel and a zip-line, with plans for a new 600-person capacity entertainment venue which the council granted planning permission in June.
The lease review was sparked as a result of changes taking place around the Etihad Campus, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands.
Council papers describing a decision about a "variation of leases with Manchester City Football Club" have been made public on the town hall's website but specifics of the finances have been kept hidden from view.
#council #entertainment
2 months ago
Enzo Fernandez has said he has joined a club built for success after signing for Manchester City in a £125m deal.
Fernandez completed his move from Chelsea on deadline day, in a transfer that equals the British transfer record fee.
The 25-year-old reunites with Enzo Maresca at the Etihad, having worked with the Italian at Chelsea. Together, the duo won theEuropa Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup, with Fernandez now setting his sights on more silverware. At international level, Fernandez won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina and 2024 Copa America.
The midfielder hailed City as 'the most successful club in England in recent times' and said it is a club that is set up to win trophies.
"Manchester City are the most successful club in England in recent times," Fernandez toldmancity.com.
#club #manchester #Chelsea #successful
Fernandez completed his move from Chelsea on deadline day, in a transfer that equals the British transfer record fee.
The 25-year-old reunites with Enzo Maresca at the Etihad, having worked with the Italian at Chelsea. Together, the duo won theEuropa Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup, with Fernandez now setting his sights on more silverware. At international level, Fernandez won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina and 2024 Copa America.
The midfielder hailed City as 'the most successful club in England in recent times' and said it is a club that is set up to win trophies.
"Manchester City are the most successful club in England in recent times," Fernandez toldmancity.com.
#club #manchester #Chelsea #successful
2 months ago
Enzo Fernandez seems to have taken a shot at Chelsea's leadership following a deadline-day switch to Manchester City. The Cityzens paid out a joint British transfer record sum of £125 million ($169.1 million) to acquire the 25-year-old midfielder, who had been advocating to depart Stamford Bridge from as early as May.
Officials at Stamford Bridge believed it was in the club's best interest to separate from Fernandez in the closing hours of the transfer window, as per football.london.
Upon putting pen to paper on a five-year deal with Manchester City, tying him to the Etihad until at least June 2031, the Argentina international appeared to deliver a jab at his previous employers.
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#manchester #stamford #transfer #million
Officials at Stamford Bridge believed it was in the club's best interest to separate from Fernandez in the closing hours of the transfer window, as per football.london.
Upon putting pen to paper on a five-year deal with Manchester City, tying him to the Etihad until at least June 2031, the Argentina international appeared to deliver a jab at his previous employers.
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#manchester #stamford #transfer #million
2 months ago
€1 billion in 18 months: Enzo Fernandez deal means Enzo Maresca has no excuses in first Man City season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
No amount of transfer outlay can make Enzo Maresca's Manchester City task straightforward. Following greats is hard, even for very talented coaches.
Some of the pre-season conversation saw the likes of Unai Emery and David Moyes mentioned alongside Maresca. They succeeded ******* ne Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson at ******* nal and Manchester United respectively and never really had a chance. How on earth can Maresca hope to follow Pep Guardiola successfully?
Emery and Moyes will be mentioned again after any moments of turbulence at the Etihad Stadium this season. Their cautionary tales were cited after ******* nal swept past City 3-0 in the Community Shield. There was a gulf, an unbridgeable chasm.
Of course, part of that was overreaction after a glorified friendly. The narrative of ******* nal being a stable and ******* ured force while half of the Premier League is in flux also appeals to purists' instincts. Other teams are spending hundreds of millions of pounds and sacking managers, just to try to catch up with a team that charted a steady course, trusted the process and finally won the league.
#city #moyes
No amount of transfer outlay can make Enzo Maresca's Manchester City task straightforward. Following greats is hard, even for very talented coaches.
Some of the pre-season conversation saw the likes of Unai Emery and David Moyes mentioned alongside Maresca. They succeeded ******* ne Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson at ******* nal and Manchester United respectively and never really had a chance. How on earth can Maresca hope to follow Pep Guardiola successfully?
Emery and Moyes will be mentioned again after any moments of turbulence at the Etihad Stadium this season. Their cautionary tales were cited after ******* nal swept past City 3-0 in the Community Shield. There was a gulf, an unbridgeable chasm.
Of course, part of that was overreaction after a glorified friendly. The narrative of ******* nal being a stable and ******* ured force while half of the Premier League is in flux also appeals to purists' instincts. Other teams are spending hundreds of millions of pounds and sacking managers, just to try to catch up with a team that charted a steady course, trusted the process and finally won the league.
#city #moyes
2 months ago
Manchester City have completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for a joint British record fee of £125 million ($169 million).
The Argentina midfielder's arrival follows hot on the heels of the signing of Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye for £65 million.
City said in a statement on Tuesday night Fernandez had signed a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium.
The Press ******* ociation understands the fee for Fernandez matches that paid by Liverpool to Newcastle for Alexander Isak a year ago.
The 25-year-old said: "Manchester City are the most successful club in England in recent times.
#city #million #year #enzo
The Argentina midfielder's arrival follows hot on the heels of the signing of Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye for £65 million.
City said in a statement on Tuesday night Fernandez had signed a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium.
The Press ******* ociation understands the fee for Fernandez matches that paid by Liverpool to Newcastle for Alexander Isak a year ago.
The 25-year-old said: "Manchester City are the most successful club in England in recent times.
#city #million #year #enzo
2 months ago
Manchester City's desperation to bring in midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea not only ends the summer's longest running transfer saga but highlights the club's determination to get the deal done for manager Enzo Maresca's top target.
City have paid a joint-British record £125m deal for the Argentina international to break their club record transfer fee for the second time this summer following the £116m arrival of Elliot Anderson.
City had to overcome numerous obstacles to finalise a difficult deal during the 79-day transfer window, from being set deadlines to complete the deal and the backdrop of former Chelsea boss Maresca's acrimonious appointment as their manager.
But shelling out a joint-British record fee showcased City's perseverance to acquire their man and those upstairs at Etihad Stadium have shown unequivocal faith to both player and manager.
City have started the season with back-to-back Premier League wins and Fernandez's arrival means he becomes the first player in football history to move for more than £100m twice after going to Chelsea from Benfica for £107m in 2023.
#transfer
City have paid a joint-British record £125m deal for the Argentina international to break their club record transfer fee for the second time this summer following the £116m arrival of Elliot Anderson.
City had to overcome numerous obstacles to finalise a difficult deal during the 79-day transfer window, from being set deadlines to complete the deal and the backdrop of former Chelsea boss Maresca's acrimonious appointment as their manager.
But shelling out a joint-British record fee showcased City's perseverance to acquire their man and those upstairs at Etihad Stadium have shown unequivocal faith to both player and manager.
City have started the season with back-to-back Premier League wins and Fernandez's arrival means he becomes the first player in football history to move for more than £100m twice after going to Chelsea from Benfica for £107m in 2023.
#transfer
2 months ago
Manchester City have equalled the British transfer record by signing Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m.
The Argentina midfielder has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium as City took their summer spending to around £435m, more than £325m of it on midfielders.
Chelsea countenanced the sale of Fernandez, who cost them £107m in 2023, even though their attempt to bring in Lamine Camara from Monaco broke down when the Ligue 1 club pulled out of the £47m deal.
Fernandez, who joins Alexander Isak as the joint biggest buy a Premier League club has ever made, said: "Manchester City are the most successful club in England in recent times. Every player wants to be part of a club like this because everyone knows how well-run City are.
"I could not be happier to be here, and I am ready for the challenge of helping City continue winning trophies. This is a club built for success.
#city #enzo
The Argentina midfielder has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium as City took their summer spending to around £435m, more than £325m of it on midfielders.
Chelsea countenanced the sale of Fernandez, who cost them £107m in 2023, even though their attempt to bring in Lamine Camara from Monaco broke down when the Ligue 1 club pulled out of the £47m deal.
Fernandez, who joins Alexander Isak as the joint biggest buy a Premier League club has ever made, said: "Manchester City are the most successful club in England in recent times. Every player wants to be part of a club like this because everyone knows how well-run City are.
"I could not be happier to be here, and I am ready for the challenge of helping City continue winning trophies. This is a club built for success.
#city #enzo
2 months ago
Enzo Fernandez says he "could not be happier" after sealing a joint-British transfer record move to Manchester City from Chelsea.
The 2022 World Cup winner has signed a five-year deal at Etihad Stadium for a fee of £125m.
"Manchester City are the most successful club in England in recent times," Fernandez said.
"Every player wants to be part of a club like this because everyone knows how well-run City are.
"I could not be happier to be here, and I am ready for the challenge of helping City continue winning trophies. This is a club built for success.
#club #fernandez #happier #enzo
The 2022 World Cup winner has signed a five-year deal at Etihad Stadium for a fee of £125m.
"Manchester City are the most successful club in England in recent times," Fernandez said.
"Every player wants to be part of a club like this because everyone knows how well-run City are.
"I could not be happier to be here, and I am ready for the challenge of helping City continue winning trophies. This is a club built for success.
#club #fernandez #happier #enzo
2 months ago
Chelsea have agreed to sell midfielder Enzo Fernández to Manchester City for £125 million ($169 million) as Mykhailo Mudryk made a deadline-day move to rivals Tottenham.
With the 11 pm (2200 GMT) deadline fast approaching, the Press ***** ociation understands a British record-equalling deal has been struck to take the Argentina international to the Etihad Stadium.
The size of the fee for Fernandez matches that paid by Liverpool to Newcastle for Alexander Isak a year ago and comes on a day when Everton's Iliman Ndiaye joined City for up to £65 million, signing a contract until 2031.
As for Chelsea's eye-catching transfer business, defender Tosin Adarabioyo is set to leave Stamford Bridge for Spurs after Mudryk reunited with his former Shakhtar Donetsk coach Roberto De Zerbi.
Mudryk joined Chelsea in an £89 million deal in 2023 and in July came back from a 20-month suspension after returning an adverse finding for the banned substance meldonium in 2024.
#city #deal
With the 11 pm (2200 GMT) deadline fast approaching, the Press ***** ociation understands a British record-equalling deal has been struck to take the Argentina international to the Etihad Stadium.
The size of the fee for Fernandez matches that paid by Liverpool to Newcastle for Alexander Isak a year ago and comes on a day when Everton's Iliman Ndiaye joined City for up to £65 million, signing a contract until 2031.
As for Chelsea's eye-catching transfer business, defender Tosin Adarabioyo is set to leave Stamford Bridge for Spurs after Mudryk reunited with his former Shakhtar Donetsk coach Roberto De Zerbi.
Mudryk joined Chelsea in an £89 million deal in 2023 and in July came back from a 20-month suspension after returning an adverse finding for the banned substance meldonium in 2024.
#city #deal
2 months ago
Premier League clubs shattered their record of £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) in transfer fees in one window on deadline day as Manchester City closed in on a £125 million deal for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez and signed Iliman Ndiaye.
City spearheaded a frantic final day of spending as they aim to arm Enzo Maresca with a squad capable of winning the Premier League for the first time in three seasons.
Fernandez, who previously thrived under Maresca at Chelsea, has been linked with a move to the Etihad for months.
But it took until the final hours before the 2200 GMT deadline for an agreement to be reportedly struck with the fee for the Argentine set to match the British transfer record that Liverpool paid for Alexander Isak on the final day of the window last year.
Fernandez will form a completely revamped City midfield alongside England international Elliot Anderson and Moroccan Ayyoub Bouaddi, who themselves cost over a combined £200 million.
#fernandez #premier #enzo #record
City spearheaded a frantic final day of spending as they aim to arm Enzo Maresca with a squad capable of winning the Premier League for the first time in three seasons.
Fernandez, who previously thrived under Maresca at Chelsea, has been linked with a move to the Etihad for months.
But it took until the final hours before the 2200 GMT deadline for an agreement to be reportedly struck with the fee for the Argentine set to match the British transfer record that Liverpool paid for Alexander Isak on the final day of the window last year.
Fernandez will form a completely revamped City midfield alongside England international Elliot Anderson and Moroccan Ayyoub Bouaddi, who themselves cost over a combined £200 million.
#fernandez #premier #enzo #record
2 months ago
Manchester City have completed the signing of Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye in a deal worth up to £65 million.
The Senegal international has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad after spending the past two seasons with Everton, where he made 74 appearances and scored 21 goals.
City will pay £60m up front, with a further £5m available in add-ons. The 26-year-old arrives with plenty of Premier League experience and can operate either on the wing or through the middle, giving Enzo Maresca another versatile attacking option.
Ndiaye previously impressed with Sheffield United during their 2022/23 promotion campaign, registering 15 goals and 11 **** ists in the Championship. He also spent a season with Marseille before returning to England in 2024.
The forward has earned 44 caps for Senegal and featured at both the 2022 and 2026 World Cups, scoring once and providing two **** ists at the latter tournament.
#city #senegal #assists #manchester
The Senegal international has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad after spending the past two seasons with Everton, where he made 74 appearances and scored 21 goals.
City will pay £60m up front, with a further £5m available in add-ons. The 26-year-old arrives with plenty of Premier League experience and can operate either on the wing or through the middle, giving Enzo Maresca another versatile attacking option.
Ndiaye previously impressed with Sheffield United during their 2022/23 promotion campaign, registering 15 goals and 11 **** ists in the Championship. He also spent a season with Marseille before returning to England in 2024.
The forward has earned 44 caps for Senegal and featured at both the 2022 and 2026 World Cups, scoring once and providing two **** ists at the latter tournament.
#city #senegal #assists #manchester
2 months ago
New signing Iliman Ndiaye has expressed his joy at sealing a summer transfer deadline day move to the Etihad, declaring: 'There was nothing else I wanted other than to join Manchester City.'
Men's Team
The Senegalese international has become City's latest 2026 summer recruit, further bolstering Enzo Maresca's exciting new-look squad after sealing a move from Everton where he has shone bright for the past few seasons.
The 26-year-old attacking midfielder/winger has signed a five-year contract, one that will keep him at City through to the summer of 2031.
After putting pen to paper on the deal, Ndiaye revealed how immensely proud he was to have joined City.
#ndiaye #sealing #move #year
Men's Team
The Senegalese international has become City's latest 2026 summer recruit, further bolstering Enzo Maresca's exciting new-look squad after sealing a move from Everton where he has shone bright for the past few seasons.
The 26-year-old attacking midfielder/winger has signed a five-year contract, one that will keep him at City through to the summer of 2031.
After putting pen to paper on the deal, Ndiaye revealed how immensely proud he was to have joined City.
#ndiaye #sealing #move #year
2 months ago
We look at the challenge posed by Coventry City this weekend…
Men's Team
Frank Lampard's newly promoted side visit the Etihad Stadium in a 15:00 (UK) as both sides get accustomed to the fresh campaign.
We've won both of our games so far, with a late turnaround against Bournemouth before comprehensively swatting aside Crystal Palace last Friday.
Now, with the help of Opta data, we'll evaluate what's next…
#bournemouth
Men's Team
Frank Lampard's newly promoted side visit the Etihad Stadium in a 15:00 (UK) as both sides get accustomed to the fresh campaign.
We've won both of our games so far, with a late turnaround against Bournemouth before comprehensively swatting aside Crystal Palace last Friday.
Now, with the help of Opta data, we'll evaluate what's next…
#bournemouth
2 months ago
Bournemouth host Everton at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday in their next Premier League match.
AFC Bournemouth will be looking to get their season moving after a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Manchester City in the opening game. Marcus Tavernier had given the Cherries the lead at the Etihad, but two late strikes ended their hopes and halted their long unbeaten run. Although they left Manchester without any points, head coach Marco Rose will have taken encouragement from the way his side controlled large parts of the match against the champions.
Bournemouth travel to this fixture with a mostly fit squad, as head coach Marco Rose reported no new injury issues after the City game.
They regain a key midfield option with Ryan Christie returning from suspension. New signing Alvaro Rodriguez has finished his recovery and is available for selection.
Nonetheless, several players remain out long term: Amine Adli is sidelined with a calf problem, Eli Junior Kroupi is nursing a foot injury, Veljko Milosavljevic has a knee issue, and Julian Araujo is still treating a thigh strain.
#bournemouth #rose #coach
AFC Bournemouth will be looking to get their season moving after a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Manchester City in the opening game. Marcus Tavernier had given the Cherries the lead at the Etihad, but two late strikes ended their hopes and halted their long unbeaten run. Although they left Manchester without any points, head coach Marco Rose will have taken encouragement from the way his side controlled large parts of the match against the champions.
Bournemouth travel to this fixture with a mostly fit squad, as head coach Marco Rose reported no new injury issues after the City game.
They regain a key midfield option with Ryan Christie returning from suspension. New signing Alvaro Rodriguez has finished his recovery and is available for selection.
Nonetheless, several players remain out long term: Amine Adli is sidelined with a calf problem, Eli Junior Kroupi is nursing a foot injury, Veljko Milosavljevic has a knee issue, and Julian Araujo is still treating a thigh strain.
#bournemouth #rose #coach
2 months ago
Manchester City are considering a sensational move to bring Julian Alvarez back to the Etihad Stadium, according to Marca.
There is so much uncertainty over the striker's future at Atletico Madrid as he wants to join Barcelona, but they have refused to let him join their La Liga rivals.
Alvarez left City for Atletico two summers ago after struggling to establish himself as an undisputed starter during two seasons playing in the shadow of Erling Haaland.
The Argentina international was keen to find a club where he could play a more prominent role and has since become one of Atletico's most important players.
However, his future in Madrid is now increasingly unclear, with a return to the Premier League emerging as Barcelona appears to be an unrealistic option.
#madrid #future #manchester #etihad
There is so much uncertainty over the striker's future at Atletico Madrid as he wants to join Barcelona, but they have refused to let him join their La Liga rivals.
Alvarez left City for Atletico two summers ago after struggling to establish himself as an undisputed starter during two seasons playing in the shadow of Erling Haaland.
The Argentina international was keen to find a club where he could play a more prominent role and has since become one of Atletico's most important players.
However, his future in Madrid is now increasingly unclear, with a return to the Premier League emerging as Barcelona appears to be an unrealistic option.
#madrid #future #manchester #etihad
2 months ago
Manchester City face their first away trip of the 2026-27 Premier League tonight when they take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Enzo Maresca's side will be looking to build momentum after their late come-from-behind victory at the Etihad Stadium last Sunday.
Crystal Palace will be looking to grab their first points of the season after they were beaten 2-0 by Everton at the Hill ****** inson Stadium in their opening Premier League fixture of the season last weekend. Crystal Palace are now managed by Pierre Sage. Sage replaced Oliver Glasner as Palace's manager after an impressive spell in charge of RC Lens.
Here is the latest City team news and my predicted Manchester City starting eleven ahead of tonight's match.
Jeremy Doku is the only Manchester City player unavailable for tonight's match due to injury. The Belgian international is currently ruled out due to the calf injury he sustained during the first half of Manchester City's 3-0 FA Community Shield defeat to ****** nal. Elliot Anderson is fit and should start tonight after being substituted against Bournemouth after suffering from cramp. Enzo Maresca also told the media yesterday that Matheus Nunes is continuing to work his way back to full fitness.
Enzo Maresca sprung a surprise last weekend against Bournemouth by starting Marc Guehi in midfield. He could decide to go with that particular move again tonight. Guehi slotted into midfield seamlessly and if asked to step into midfield again, Marc Guehi knows what his manager expects.
#palace #guehi
Crystal Palace will be looking to grab their first points of the season after they were beaten 2-0 by Everton at the Hill ****** inson Stadium in their opening Premier League fixture of the season last weekend. Crystal Palace are now managed by Pierre Sage. Sage replaced Oliver Glasner as Palace's manager after an impressive spell in charge of RC Lens.
Here is the latest City team news and my predicted Manchester City starting eleven ahead of tonight's match.
Jeremy Doku is the only Manchester City player unavailable for tonight's match due to injury. The Belgian international is currently ruled out due to the calf injury he sustained during the first half of Manchester City's 3-0 FA Community Shield defeat to ****** nal. Elliot Anderson is fit and should start tonight after being substituted against Bournemouth after suffering from cramp. Enzo Maresca also told the media yesterday that Matheus Nunes is continuing to work his way back to full fitness.
Enzo Maresca sprung a surprise last weekend against Bournemouth by starting Marc Guehi in midfield. He could decide to go with that particular move again tonight. Guehi slotted into midfield seamlessly and if asked to step into midfield again, Marc Guehi knows what his manager expects.
#palace #guehi
