After a slow start to the season, there would have been hope that this fixture against Nottingham Forest would be the moment things started to click for Tottenham Hotspur. Instead, Spurs had to settle for a goalless draw as their wait for a first Premier League goal of the season continued.
Roberto De Zerbi made three changes from the loss against Newcastle United, with Destiny Udogie and Savio getting their first league starts of the season, and Conor Gallagher returning to the XI in favor of Mateus Fernandes. Forest made one change, as Liam Delap was preferred to Igor Jesus up front.
This first half was full of physicality but not much quality. Both sides struggled to create clearcut scoring opportunities, with set pieces and long-range efforts the only real threats from either side. There was a sort of symmetry to the chance creation, though, as both Spurs and Forest saw attackers in behind one-on-one with the keeper only for the attacker to fail to capitalize and the referee to also call the play back. Omar Marmoush for Spurs was the first, breaking away from Neco Williams to latch onto Porro's long ball, only for a foul to be awarded to Williams for a shove by the Egyptian; while Morgan Gibbs-White was flagged for offside as he sprinted in behind Jan Paul van Hecke.
With both sides failing to score in the first half, it looked like Forest may have opened the scoring in the second. Really poor positioning from Jan Paul van Hecke allowed Gibbs-White to get in behind; Kinsky did enough to at least deflect Gibbs-White's shot, but Sandro Tonali whiffed on a clearance before Williams appeared to bundle the ball into the net by way of a diving header. It was a calamitous concession by Spurs, but one that did not stand for long, as replays showed the ball ended up in the net off Williams' arms with VAR overturning the goal.
A flurry of substitutions followed from both sides as both managers searched for a winner. Neither side was able to muster the quality to create anything to break the deadlock, however, and a late headed chance from substitute Dominic Solanke that went well over the crossbar was the final chance of a reasonably low-quality affair with the match finishing 0-0.

#SPURS #williams #only

Tottenham Hotspur will lock horns with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. Spurs suffered a poor 2-0 loss at the hands of Newcastle United recently, so they would be eager to bounce back by securing a win this weekend.
Roberto De Zerbi will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep changes to a minimum for this game. Therefore, Omar Marmoush could get another chance to impress as a centre-forward for the North London club up top.
Antonin Kinsky will operate in between the sticks for Spurs after he conceded two goals in his last appearance. Micky van de Ven will function alongside Jan Paul van Hecke at the heart of De Zerbi's defence as they try to keep the Nottingham attackers frustrated during the 90 minutes.
Archie Gray will operate as the right-back, while Andy Robertson hopes to catch the eye on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will get the license to go forward and express themselves inside the opponent's half.
Marcos Senesi and Destiny Udogie will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.

#keep

It has been a busy day in terms of transfer talk surrounding Manchester City. At the beginning of today, it seemed that City would pursue a move to sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool. However, that move has fallen through, which has seen City shift their focus onto other targets. Everton's versatile winger Iliman Ndiaye is now the player that Manchester City want to add more quality and depth to their attack. It is now reported that City have landed the Senegalese international.
David Ornstein has reported for The Athletic that Manchester City and Everton are close to reaching an agreement that will see Iliman Ndiaye become a City player. Ornstein reports that City and Everton are in the process of finalising a total package worth £65 million for the Senegalese winger.
Manchester City look to have found the attacker they needed to cover the loss of Omar Marmoush. Iliman Ndiaye will be the player tasked with adding a different dimension to Manchester City's attack. As a player, Ndiaye will add tremendous ability in one-on-one situations to the City attack. Ndiaye excels at taking on defenders and his strong dribbling ability is a key ***** et to his play. That is a quality that Enzo Maresca wants in his wingers. Ndiaye will bring that in spades as the statistics below illustrate.
On top of his ability to beat a man with his dribbling, Iliman Ndiaye can play on either wing or through the middle. That versatility will be a weapon that Maresca will tap into. Also, Iliman Ndiaye looks to be a player who is ready to make the jump up to a club like City. He has thrived and grown playing at Sheffield United and Everton in England. Now his big move has come and it will be fascinating to see how Ndiaye fares as a City player.
Manchester City have seemingly got the attacking player they desperately needed in Iliman Ndiaye. Everton's Senegalese international will add a different element and dimension to Manchester City's attacking play. Also, City's pivot from seemingly moving to sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool to Iliman Ndiaye has come off. A busy day has finally reached a conclusion and the City squad will be stronger with the addition of Iliman Ndiaye.

#city #iliman #ability

Well, this is something to wake up to. According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, overnight Tottenham Hotspur and Everton reached an agreement to essentially swap attackers — bringing Ilman Ndiaye to Spurs, with Richarlison returning to Everton heading the other direction. This is NOT a true swap deal; these will be treated as separate transfers.
In yesterday's post-match press conference, Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi essentially told us that Richarlison asked to leave Spurs for a new challenge. I just didn't realize it would all go down so quickly. According to Paul Joyce of The Times, Ndiaye will cost Spurs about £60m, with Richarlison heading the other direction for a fee of £35m, making the outlay a lot lower than most transfers that Spurs have brought in this summer.
Ndiaye, 26, is a French fooballer who has declared for and plays international football for Senegal. He's been used primarily on the left wing for Everton, but can also play centrally or on the right. He's NOT a striker but could be implemented as a #10 if needed. Ndiaye likes to be on the ball and frequently prefers to take on and dribble past his defenders, which frequently turns into touches in the penalty area and shots. He likes to cut inside from the flank and is also comfortable receiving the ball deeper as a ball progression outlet. His acquisition means that Spurs will essentially only have three first team strikers on the books — Omar Marmoush, Dominic Solanke, and Dane Scarlett — but Ndiaye will fortify Spurs' attacking midfield options. His preferred position at Everton will put him in competition with Mathys Tel and Savinho, but his positional flexibility means he could be an ***** et elsewhere as well. He's also a willing presser and capable of putting in defensive work to make tackles. Despite maybe hinting otherwise yesterday, I'm kind of a fan of this deal.
As for Richarlison… well, I'm sad. He's probably my favorite Spurs player (non-Sonny edition) of this era. He's a vibes guy who always seemed to lift the mood, and it's clear he loved Spurs. But it's just as clear that he's not happy here anymore, and as his career starts to wind down a return to the club that lifted him to stardom feels like the closing of the circle. Everton fans love him as much as we do, and I can't begrudge them, or him, this move. It feels like the right choice.
What do you think of this deal? Can Spurs get it across the line before the window closes on September 2?

#everton #ndiaye

Tottenham have been dealt a cruelly-timed injury blow after Savio was denied a Premier League debut for the club due to a muscular issue.
Savio joined Spurs from Manchester City in an eye-watering £85m deal but got off to a perfect start for the Lilywhites in midweek, coming off the bench and immediately scoring in the 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Charlton.
He was expected to make his league bow for Spurs alongside fellow ex-City team-mate Omar Marmoush against Newcastle in Saturday's late kick-off, but was notable for his absence in the matchday squad.
Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi has now explained why the Brazilian missed out on the visit of the Magpies.
"We had some bad news yesterday," he told Sky Sports. "He suffered muscular fatigue. The medical staff didn't want to take a risk. I agree with them."

#league

David Moyes is at Hill ****** inson Stadium and Goodison Park with Enzo Maresca of Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City have expressed interest in Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, according to talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook.
Comfortable on either wing, Ndiaye's technical flair, dribbling ability, and work rate have put him firmly on City's radar.
The Sky Blues recently parted ways with Omar Marmoush and Savio, leaving the club in need of attacking reinforcements.
However, City's pursuit of Ndiaye is complicated, especially late in the window. Everton are reluctant to lose their star forward, who was recently courted by Al-Hilal.
Ndiaye turned down a move to the Middle East in favour of staying in Europe, and a switch to City would likely appeal to him.

#moyes

Just one year after his move to Manchester City, Omar Marmoush already appears to be on the move again. The Egyptian is set to join Tottenham in London from the Citizens on loan. That is being reported by The Athletic and Florian Plettenberg.
According to Plettenberg, the loan could also become an obligation to buy in certain cases. If that clause is triggered, Spurs would reportedly have to pay £50 million to Manchester, which is roughly equivalent to €58 million.
Incidentally, Eintracht will not receive any share of the deal, according to matching reports from Plettenberg and Sven Michel.
Reports claiming that Man City wanted to structure Marmoush's price in a certain way to avoid a sell-on payment to Frankfurt are "nonsense," Plettenberg's side says.
Marmoush is expected to undergo his medical later today before being officially unveiled. As David Ornstein reports, he has already said goodbye to his City teammates.

#marmoush #move #loan #certain

Roberto De Zerbi is at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush is set to undergo a medical at Tottenham Hotspur today ahead of finalising his move to North London, according to Telegraph reporter Mike McGrath.
Tottenham have reached a full verbal agreement with Manchester City for the Egyptian international. The deal is structured as an initial season-long loan with a conditional obligation to buy for £50 million. With personal terms already agreed, Marmoush has travelled to London to complete the move.
The move follows Tottenham's signing of Brazilian winger Savio from Manchester City. After a heavy 3-0 defeat to Brentford in their Premier League opener, Spurs have responded by strengthening their attack with two signings, much to the delight of Roberto De Zerbi. Marmoush gives De Zerbi a dynamic and versatile option who can play as a centre-forward, secondary striker, or winger.
For Manchester City, Marmoush's departure streamlines their attack and raises significant funds. The 'special' 27-year-old forward joined City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 for around £59 million. He scored 16 goals and provided four ******* ists in 62 appearances in all competitions, but regular starts were limited due to competition with Erling Haaland.
Once he completes his medical and is officially unveiled, Marmoush will become the third Egyptian to play for Tottenham, following in the footsteps of former striker Mido and midfielder Hossam Ghaly.

#move #roberto

Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye is reportedly an option for Tottenham Hotspur should they miss out on Cody Gakpo. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club have completed the signing of Brazilian attacker Savinho from Manchester City this morning. Spurs are also closing in on his former teammate Omar Marmoush, but manager Roberto De Zerbi wants one more attacker. While Gakpo has been targeted for most of the summer, the Dutchman is also on the radar of Man City.
The Lilywhites have contingency plans in place should City move ahead of them in the pursuit of the Liverpool star. Ndiaye has emerged as an option for Tottenham, but City are also keeping an eye on the Everton star. AC Milan's Rafael Leao remains on Spurs' radar also, and other attackers on being monitored should they miss out on Gakpo.
Ndiaye has proven himself in the Premier League and he is also attracting the likes of Manchester United and Saudi Pro League clubs. Everton are desperate to hold on to him and will demand at least €80 million from suitors to sell the 26-year-old. ******* nal also have the Tottenham target on their radar, and a move to North London could be on the cards for the Senegalese international. Ndiaye has three years remaining on his current Toffees contract, and there is no exit clause in it. Everton have been looking to get the him to sign a new deal but their efforts have yielded no results. Ndiaye is insisting on an exit clause that could be triggered as early as this summer included in the new deal before reaching an agreement.

#ndiaye

The saga of not one, but TWO summers is finally at an end. Savinho has officially joined Tottenham Hotspur!
We are delighted to announce the signing of Sávio from Manchester City ✍️
The Brazilian winger, who will wear #17 (which fits nicely with his move to N17), has transferred from Manchester City for a reported £75 million plus £10 million add-ons. It's a hefty fee for a promising talent, but one that is supposedly offset by some transfer shenanigans around a double signing from City, with Omar Marmoush the second player reportedly joining for a lower fee to offset a sell-on clause inserted by Eintracht Frankfurt in his shift to City.
It's a big signing for Spurs. The Lilywhites have been in desperate need of quality in attack, and have arguably over-invested in late-peak players this summer who are unlikely to develop further. Savinho, or Savio, is somebody who is still early in his career and will have the ability to grow and develop in the coming seasons… at least that's the hope. And he's already a pretty decent player!
There was a nice touch from the club as well, as they welcomed him with a video from Xavi Simons, previously teammates with Savio at PSV Eindhoven:

#million #offset #develop #TOTTENHAM

Manchester City have agreed to sign winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2m.
The 22-year-old Brazilian will come in as a replacement for compatriot Savinho, who looks set to join Tottenham.
City have agreed to pay a fixed fee of £32m, plus £2.2m in add-ons, for Allan with a medical scheduled to take place in the coming days.
They remain in advanced talks to sell Egypt forward Omar Marmoush to Spurs, and sources with knowledge of the situation say there is a "good chance" the deal gets completed before the 1 September transfer deadline.
Discussions are ongoing between the two clubs and there are some details yet to be agreed.

#savinho

Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign Omar Marmoush on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Spurs will have Marmoush on loan, and will be able to sign him permanently for £50 million next summer.
The deal includes a buy option which will become an obligation once certain conditions are met by the player.
The Lilywhites have responded to their atrocious display against Brentford by agreeing to bring in another attacker days after their Savinho agreement.
They lost 3-0 against the Bees in their first Premier League game of the 2026-27 season.

#marmoush #option #transfer

It would seem that Manchester City have settled on signing Allan from Palmeiras to fill void on the right wing in Enzo Maresca's squad. The Brazilian winger looks to have the attributes both in and out of possession that Enzo Maresca desires in a winger. Allan is exceptional in one-on-one situations with the ball at his feet due to his dribbling ability and speed. Out of possession, Allan is hard working and is alway eager to help his team out of possession.
It now seems like Manchester City are accelerating towards signing Allan from Palmeiras. If that particular deal goes through quickly it will likely be the first of many that City will complete before the transfer window closes.
Brazilian publication Estadão has reported that Manchester City is closing in on the signing of Allan. Furthermore, it is reported that are prepared to pay a total package of €42 million (£35.9 million) to sign Allan from Palmeiras. It is reported that City are aiming to pay €37.5 million (£32.1 million) as a fixed fee with the remainder covered in add-ons. It is also reported that Palmeiras initially did not want to sell any of their key players. However, Allan's desire to complete a move to Manchester City and City's financial power has changed the situation. Lastly, it has also been reported that Allan has been left out of the Palmeiras squad for their upcoming match against Vasco da Gama, which indicates that a deal between Manchester City and Palmeiras is edging closer to being agreed.
Manchester City have plenty of work to do before the summer transfer window closes on September 1st. There are plenty of holes to fill in Enzo Maresca's squad. They need a winger who can play primarily on the right, plus they need midfield reinforcements and perhaps another striker if Omar Marmoush leaves the club. There is plenty of work to do for the City hierarchy in the transfer market.
It seems that one box is close to being ticked. Allan could be on his way to the Etihad to provide cover on the right wing. That would be good business for City as they seem destined to pay half of what they received for selling Savinho to Tottenham. They can then use the surplus to bolster their midfield, which is likely to be an expensive operation. If Allan adds quality to Manchester City's squad, that would be a huge bonus.

#reported #million

Manchester City host Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon in Enzo Maresca's first competitive Premier League match in charge of the club.
Maresca succeeds Pep Guardiola after a decade in which City won six league **** les and the Champions League. The Community Shield defeat to **** nal was a difficult beginning, and Sunday offers the first opportunity to put that result behind him.
Jeremy Doku will not feature. The Belgian winger aggravated a calf issue during the Community Shield defeat and has been ruled out for two to three weeks. Savinho is also unavailable, with a move to Tottenham Hotspur in the works, and Omar Marmoush is expected to be in the same position should his own move to north London be finalised in time. Matheus Nunes is back in contention after sitting out the Community Shield with a minor muscle problem and could replace Abdukodir Khusanov at right-back.
With Doku sidelined, Maresca is expected to turn to Jack Grealish on the left flank, a role he filled after coming on in the Community Shield. Antoine **** yo, who joined from Bournemouth in January, operates on the opposite side, with Phil Foden retained centrally behind Erling Haaland. Elliot Anderson, a big-money summer signing, continues to partner Mateo Kovačić in central midfield as City look to bed in one of their most significant additions.
Haaland has scored seven goals in his last four Premier League opening weekends and 22 in just 14 appearances during the month of August throughout his career, giving City's attack a reliable focal point regardless of the upheaval elsewhere. Gianluigi Donnarumma continues in goal behind a back four of Nunes, Rúben Dias, Joško Gvardiol and Nico O'Reilly.

#community #league #city

The post-Pep Guardiola era begins in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon as Enzo Maresca's Manchester City host Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium, both clubs starting the season under new management.
Guardiola's decade at City delivered six Premier League **** les, the Champions League and 20 major trophies before his departure this summer. Maresca takes charge for his first league fixture off the back of a chastening 3–0 defeat to **** nal in the Community Shield.
Bournemouth arrive under Marco Rose, who replaces Andoni Iraola after the Spaniard left to take charge of Liverpool. The two sides drew 1–1 at the Vitality Stadium in May, a result that confirmed **** nal as champions.
Date: Sunday, 23 August 2026Kick-off: 14:00 BSTVenue: Etihad StadiumReferee: Jarred GillettVAR: Paul HowardLast meeting: Bournemouth 1–1 Manchester City, 19 May 2026, Premier League
Jeremy Doku aggravated a calf injury in the Community Shield and has been ruled out for two to three weeks. Savinho and, most likely, Omar Marmoush will also miss out as both remain in talks over a move to Tottenham Hotspur. Matheus Nunes returns to contention after a minor muscle problem kept him out of the Community Shield and could come in at right-back.

#city

Manchester City has been busy selling players this week, which has been a cause of frustration for most of the City universe. Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders have departed the club. Savinho is on the verge of completing his move to Tottenham. Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez seem highly likely to depart the club before the transfer window closes. The uncertainty surrounding the state of the Manchester City squad has been a cause for concern for many. However, Enzo Maresca isn't concerned about the current state of affairs as he reiterated that the City hierarchy knows what they have to do before the transfer window closes.
When Enzo Maresca faced the media earlier today ahead of Manchester City's opening Premier League fixture against Bournemouth, the Manchester City manager insisted that he wasn't concerned by how the summer transfer window has unfolded. Maresca said that there is a plan in place which will see City bolster their squad. Maresca said that Manchester City know what they have to do before the transfer window closes. He explained: "No, I'm not worried or concerned. Since day one we've known exactly what we need and we are working together with the Sporting Director and the club. It's 11 days to go and many things can happen."
"We don't have minimum or maximum number. Depends a little bit. I said after the last game if we win or lose games we are not going to change our perspective to change our idea of how many we need. We know exactly what we need and how many we need and then we will see."
The final stages of the summer transfer window will be busy for Manchester City. Given the amount of departures and expected departures, City will need to replace those players with quality reinforcements. It has been a week of angst in some sections as the plan that City have isn't immediately clear. Listening to Enzo Maresca speak, the Manchester City is calm about the situation. There is little doubt that City have a plan in place, although the timeline may be stretched out due to factors out of Manchester City's control.
The World Cup and the subsequent holidays that the players had after it has stretched City's timeline to sign players. Ideally, City would have wanted all their incoming signings completed by now. That hasn't occurred. Instead, City face the possibility of paying a premium for their transfer targets. However, that is the price that will have to be paid for Manchester City's strategy.

#transfer #window

Roberto De Zerbi has not forgotten how rival clubs "wanted to kill" Tottenham during last season's relegation battle, but is ready to set "big ambitions" for his new-look team.
A final-day victory over Everton in May ensured Spurs' survival, but owners the Lewis family promised "actions" would follow and a huge rebuild has occurred.
Tottenham's spending will pass the £300 million ($409 million) mark when Savinho joins from Manchester City and Omar Marmoush is expected to follow, the Press **** ociation understands, but De Zerbi has laughed off criticism before Saturday's opener at Brentford.
"For me, no pressure and it's not a problem. I don't know why the people don't love if Tottenham becomes better. It's one motivation more for us. Last season, all other clubs wanted to kill us," De Zerbi said.
"If we have to push, then I will be the first to push to fix the target higher, but now is not the right moment.

#wanted #million

Tottenham have completed one half of their planned double swoop on Manchester City after an agreement was reached for the signing of Savinho, the Press ***** ociation understands.
Brazil winger Savinho has been a long-term target after Spurs failed in efforts to sign him ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
This time around Tottenham have succeeded in their pursuit of the 22-year-old, who will join for an initial fee of £75 million ($102.3 million) plus £10 million in add-ons in what may be a sensational double-transfer, with talks still ongoing with City over forward Omar Marmoush joining the north London club.
Savinho's arrival will take Spurs' summer spend beyond the £300 million mark and delight boss Roberto De Zerbi, who had promised attacking reinforcements were coming.
Tottenham face a race against time to try and complete the signing of Savinho before 12 pm (1100 GMT) on Friday to ensure he can make his debut in Saturday's Premier League opener at Brentford.

#TOTTENHAM #million #signing

This week has been dominated by players either leaving Manchester City or edging closer to an exit from the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders have left City this week. Savinho is on the verge of completing his 'dream' move to Tottenham. There is also the real possibility that Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez could also depart City before the transfer window closes. Om top of that, Enzo Maresca's side was well beaten by **** nal 3-0 in the FA Community Shield last Sunday. All of these factors combined have seemingly dampened the excitement of a new season beginning.
However, this Sunday the Enzo Maresca era officially gets underway against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. City will begin a new Premier League season at home. That is an exciting moment in itself. Despite the fact that players have left Manchester City this week and will do before the transfer window closes, Enzo Maresca has enough to work with to ensure that the early stages of the 2026-27 season can begin on a positive note.
Last season saw Pep Guardiola put the building blocks in place for the next era at Manchester City. Building team spirit and teaching the players City hope will continue Guardiola's legacy how to win trophies was the final act of Pep Guardiola as the Manchester City manager. Those lessons will now look to be carried over by Enzo Maresca.
The Enzo Maresca era didn't get off to the best start last weekend. Maresca's first official match in charge ended in a chastening 3-0 defeat to **** nal in the FA Community Shield. Whether or not the Community Shield is an official match or a glorified friendly is a matter of personal opinion. What isn't in dispute is the manner of City's defeat and the departures of key players or impending departures of others have taken focus off a new Premier League season starting this weekend.
Putting all of that aside, Manchester City take on Bournemouth this Sunday at the Etihad Stadium. In terms of what starting eleven Enzo Maresca could select, he has plenty of quality options to choose from. A possible starting eleven of Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Guehi, Gvardiol, Anderson, O'Reilly, Foden, Cherki, **** yo, and Erling Haaland is packed with quality. That seems to have been forgotten throughout this week.

#city #enzo #manchester #sunday

A fresh report from a top-tier source has subtly indicated that Tottenham Hotspur might have moved on from their rumoured interest in Cody Gakpo.
The Liverpool winger has reportedly been a primary target for Spurs throughout the summer, with some sources claiming that the Dutchman would be open to joining Roberto De Zerbi's side and swiftly reuniting with Andy Robertson.
There have been conflicting reports in recent days as to whether or not the north London club have abandoned their pursuit of the 27-year-old, but it now seems as though they might have switched their attention to two other attacking targets.
The widely respected David Ornstein has reported for The Athletic that Spurs are now working on a potential double raid on Manchester City to sign Savinho and Omar Marmoush.
Nothing has yet been finalised regarding the two players, but the Londoners' talks with Enzo Maresca's side are 'advancing', and a deal for the Brazilian winger – who was omitted from his club's Community Shield squad last weekend – is said to be 'progressing'.

#might #cody

Jack Buchanan, Chief EFL Editor
Team news is in for this afternoon's FA Community Shield in Cardiff, with the headline news being that both Erling Haaland and Elliot Anderson are in the starting XI for Manchester City.
Arsenal also named a full-strength starting side, featuring Gabriel as well as Summer signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
Raya, White, Gabriel, Mosquera, Caliafori, Lewis-Skelly, Guimaraes, Odegaard, Madueke, Tzolis, Madueke. Subsititues: Arrizabalaga, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Merino, Rice, Eze, Dowman, Saka, Gyökeres.
Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Kovačic, Anderson, ****** yo, Foden, Doku, Haaland. Substitutes: Rulli, Guéhi, Marmoush, Cherki, Nico, Grealish, Aït-Nouri, Nunes, Lewis.

#anderson

Newcastle United has generated significant transfer income this summer, but Matthias Jaissle's rebuild remains incomplete, to say the least.
The Magpies have already brought five players in, but they continue to ****** s options across the field, including attacking options after Anthony Gordon's departure and the struggles of last summer's forward additions.
Regarding one of Newcastle's floated targets, Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca opened the door last weekend for Omar Marmoush to decide his own future, acknowledging that the Egyptian wants more playing time after struggling for regular minutes last season.
"Players work every day, they want to play so when they don't play they are not happy. Omar did not play a lot last year so his desire is probably to play more minutes," Maresca said following City's 3-1 preseason victory over Atletico Madrid. "It doesn't mean that he isn't going to play more minutes here but it's also his decision, and he needs to decide."
Those comments arrived just days after CaughtOffside's Mark Brus reported Newcastle had rekindled its interest in the 27-year-old, who joined City from Eintracht Frankfurt for around £59 million (€67.7 million) in January 2025.

#decide

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Around 50,000 fans watched Manchester City beat Atlético Madrid 3-1 in a pre-season exhibition game at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday, offering a rare example of soccer making headlines for on-field action here during a scandal-hit summer.
The big transfer news of the period saw South Korea's star player Lee Kang-in move from Paris Saint-Germain to Atlético Madrid last month in a deal reportedly worth more than $40 million.
Despite Lee's second-half introduction, he couldn't prevent Manchester City rallying from a goal down to win. Jorge Dominguez put Madrid ahead just before the break but two goals from Omar Marmoush and one from Rayan Ait-Nouri gave the English club the victory.
The match offered a welcome break from the World Cup fallout, which involved police raids and parliamentary hearings. A leaked government audit recently revealed that Korea Football ****** ociation (KFA) officials used corporate credit cards in 2011 and 2012 to pay for services at adult entertainment venues for foreign referees.
"We express our sincere apologies for causing concerns over a range of issues, from a parliamentary hearing and an unprecedented police raid to media reports about incidents from more than a decade ago that even members within the federation were unaware of," the KFA said in a statement Saturday.

#city #break

New Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca says he is "very happy" with his opening three pre-season friendlies in charge as his players are "open-minded" to his style of play.
City rounded off their Asian tour with a 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in South Korea on Sunday.
Maresca's side trailed 1-0 at half-time but a double from Omar Marmoush, both ****** isted by the impressive Antoine ****** yo, and a late Rayan Ait-Nouri strike secured the comeback win.
"Overall, a very good test against one of the best teams in Europe," Maresca said post-match.
"Credit to the players for the effort they have done. From tomorrow pre-season is finished and the real business starts.

#city #enzo #south

Isak finds bottom corner as Liverpool lead Monaco
Arsenal losing to Dortmund as Inacio and Karetsas score for visitors
New ******* nal signing Guimaraes introduced at Emirates, but not in squad
Delap scores two penalties but Chelsea draw with Johor Darul Ta'zim
Ait-Nouri scores after Marmoush double as Man City beat Atletico Madrid

#arsenal #isak #dortmund #emirates

Omar Marmoush scored twice in a three-minute spell in the second half as Manchester City came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid in a friendly in Seoul, South Korea.
The Spanish side took the lead just before half-time when City failed to properly clear Koke's corner and Morten Hjulmand set up 16-year-old Jorge Dominguez, who shot past goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
But City equalised in the 57th minute. Antoine ***** yo did well to slide and keep the ball in play before he charged into the penalty area down the left flank and his low cross was converted by Marmoush.
The pair linked up again two minutes later with a near identical goal - Marmoush finishing comfortably following ***** yo's low cross from the left.
There was a crowd of more than 50,000 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium and the loudest cheer was reserved for the second-half introduction of Atletico's South Korea international Lee Kang-in.

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Manchester City have confirmed their starting lineup ahead fo today's friendly against the K-League All-Stars at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea. Enzo Maresca lost on penalties to Inter Milan in their first friendly of their preseason tour of Asia. The match finished 1-1 and City showed a lot at the Kai Tak Stadium, especially in the second half. They will be looking to build on that performance today in Seoul.
Unfortunately, Ryan McAidoo has been ruled out of today's match due to a shoulder injury. Enzo Maresca informed the media yesterday that McAidoo's injury isn't serious or a cause for concern. Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, and Omar Marmoush are all available for today's match against the K-League All-Stars. The trio missed Manchester City's first preseason friendly when they linked up with Enzo Maresca's squad after their World Cup commitments.
Enzo Maresca has selected a strong starting eleven for today's friendly against the K-League All-Stars. The Manchester City starting lineup is almost as strong as Enzo Maresca can select from the players he had available. There were two changes made to the starting eleven from the Inter Milan match with Ruben Dias and Rayan Ait-Nouri replacing Stephen Mfuni and Savinho.
Gianluigi Donnarumma, Abdukodir Khusanov, Ruben Dias (C), Josko Gvardiol, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rico Lewis, Mateo Kovacic, Tijjani Reijnders, Antoine ****** yo, Phil Foden, Divin Mubama.
Bettinelli, Wint, Chabot, Marmoush, Nico, Reis, Savinho, Nunes, Echeverri, Monga, Braithwaite, Mukasa, Alleyne, Sangare, F. Samba, Heskey, Henderson-Hall, Mfuni, Parker.

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Manchester City are set to take on the K-League All Stars in their next pre-season friendly on Wednesday at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.
The Premier League champions are only just getting underway with their preparations under new head coach Enzo Maresca, with a clear focus on building fitness levels and integrating the squad. Their first match of the Asia tour came on August 1 in Hong Kong, where they drew 1-1 with Inter Milan in normal time before going on to lose 3-1 on penalties. The upcoming clash in Seoul will be just their second game of the summer.
City are expected to name a heavily rotated and experimental lineup for this high-profile encounter, combining established names with young academy talents.
Maresca has been boosted by the return of Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, and Omar Marmoush to the travelling squad, and all three players are likely to get some minutes on the pitch.
However, several key first-team players are still unavailable due to extended breaks following international duty, including Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku, Marc Guéhi, Rayan Cherki, and Elliot Anderson.

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Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring a potentially significant market opening as Omar Marmoush prepares for what could be decisive talks over his Manchester City future. According to TeamTalk, the £60m forward is attracting attention from Spurs, Newcastle and clubs in Germany, with clarity from City expected to determine the next step.
Marmoush arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 for a fee worth close to £60 million and, for a period, looked capable of carving out an important role. That early promise faded across the second half of the campaign. The 27-year-old started only eight Premier League games last season, and his reduced involvement has placed him firmly in the conversation as the window develops.
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The key detail is straightforward. TEAMtalk reports that “Marmoush and his representatives want clarity from new Man City head coach Enzo Maresca before making any decision over his future.” That will be central to everything that follows. Sources cited in the report add that “The upcoming discussions are expected to be decisive.”
There is no indication of a player forcing an exit at this stage. In fact, the current stance is measured. “If Maresca signals Marmoush will have a prominent role, the Egyptian is open to staying and fighting for his place.” Equally, the alternative has been mapped out clearly: “However, should it become apparent that regular opportunities will again be difficult to come by, his camp are prepared to explore the growing interest from England and abroad.”

ATLANTA — Egypt manager Hossam Hassan won't watch the rest of the 2026 World Cup.
That is what he said after being eliminated from the World Cup in a 3-2 loss to Argentina on Tuesday, July 7.
And it makes sense. Why would he watch a competition that, to hear him tell it, is rigged, set up to allow a storybook ending for 39-year-old Argentina star Lionel Messi. That had to be why his team allowed three late goals and fell in the World Cup round of 16.
Nothing to do with their defensive shape. Nothing to do with the Argentina attack. Nothing to do with Omar Marmoush getting stood up in the 91st minute as Egypt broke forward, like they'd done much of the game. The fix is in.