… Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was given his first senior coaching post as the Catalan's assistant at City and Enzo Maresca, tipped to be his successor, was previously a member of his coaching staff. …
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Enzo Maresca
Former Chelsea manager identified as leading contender to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City in 2026-27 season.
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- May 2026
… Guardiola's former assistant Enzo Maresca is understood to have been lined up to replace him, having been out of work since leaving Chelsea at the start of the year.
Guardiola swerves Man City exit talk as title hopes endedManchester City set to replace Guardiola with Maresca By Agencies May 19, 2026 12:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Enzo Maresca (right) joined Pep Guardiola's coaching team at Manchester City after a spel …
Manchester City set to replace Guardiola with Maresca… Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who previously worked on Guardiola's staff at City, is reportedly in line to take over next season. …
Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at the end of the season - reports… Alonso becomes the sixth permanent manager to take charge at Stamford Bridge in the past four years after Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino, Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior. …
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal… After Enzo Maresca's exit in January, he damaged City's title challenge in a 1-1 draw at the Etihad. …
Man City battle 'fatigue' ahead of FA Cup final clash… McFarlane is in his second spell as interim boss after stepping up from his under-21 coaching role to replace Enzo Maresca in January and Liam Rosenior three months later. …
McFarlane calls on Chelsea to save troubled season with FA Cup glory… Liam Rosenior was sacked in April, just 106 days after arriving from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca, whose 18-month reign ended in January following hints of a lack of support from Chelsea's hierarchy. …
Forest sink woeful Chelsea to boost survival bid… Rosenior lasted just 106 days after arriving from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca, whose 18-month reign ended in January following hints of a lack of support from Chelsea's hierarchy. …
McFarlane says troubled Chelsea still attractive to potential managers… fica's Bosnian defender #17 Amar Dedic falls over the barrier during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Chelsea and Benfica at Stamford Bridge in London on September 30, 2025. fbl - eur - c1 - chelsea - benfica Chelsea's Italian head coach Enzo Maresca …
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Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City after decade
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, 55, is reportedly in his final days at the club after a decade of success in English football. The Catalan is widely reported to leave after Sunday's match against Aston Villa, though the club has made no official comment.
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Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City after decade
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, 55, is reportedly in his final days at the club after a decade of success in English football. The Catalan is widely reported to leave after Sunday's match against Aston Villa, though the club has made no official comment.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Guardiola defers exit talk after City's title hopes fade
A 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended Manchester City's Premier League title hopes with Arsenal confirmed as champions after a 22-year wait. Manager Pep Guardiola said he would discuss his future with the club's hierarchy after the season, declining to comment on reports he would step down.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 19 May
Manchester City to appoint Maresca as Guardiola's successor
Manchester City have identified former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca as the leading contender to replace Pep Guardiola as manager for the 2026-27 season, with reports indicating Maresca has agreed a three-year deal to take over in July.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City after season
According to multiple reports, Pep Guardiola will step down as Manchester City manager at the end of the season after a trophy-laden decade in charge. Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who previously worked on Guardiola's staff at City, is reportedly in line to take over.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 17 May
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal
Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as manager on a four-year contract beginning July 1, 2026, following his seven-month tenure at Real Madrid and previous success guiding Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten German league and cup double in 2023/24.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Friday 15 May
Manchester City face fatigue before FA Cup final
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City hope to overcome mounting fatigue in Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley, while also pursuing Arsenal in the Premier League title race with two games remaining.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 14 May
Chelsea interim boss urges FA Cup win to salvage season
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane has called on his side to beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday to salvage their troubled season, with the club without a win in their last seven Premier League games and sitting in ninth place with no realistic chance of Champions League qualification.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monday 4 May
Nottingham Forest beats Chelsea 3-1 in Premier League
Nottingham Forest defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Monday, boosting their Premier League survival bid while dealing a significant blow to Chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes. Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice and Igor Jesus converted a penalty; Chelsea's Cole Palmer missed a late first-half penalty.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 2 May
Chelsea interim manager insists club remains attractive despite turmoil
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane says the Blues remain an attractive club for prospective managers despite their turbulent campaign. Chelsea's BlueCo owners are searching for their sixth permanent manager since buying the club from Roman Abramovich in 2022, and have had eight managers in the past 10 years excluding interims.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Friday 1 May
Benfica coach Mourinho denies Real Madrid contact
Benfica's head coach José Mourinho has stated he has had no contact with Real Madrid.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sunday 26 April
Enzo Fernandez's goal sends Chelsea into FA Cup final
Enzo Fernandez scored a first-half header to secure Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, sending the Blues into the final against Manchester City in their first match after manager Liam Rosenior's sacking.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 25 April
Chelsea interim boss McFarlane confident Blues can turn season around
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane said Friday there was "a lot of belief" the Blues could turn their season around after five straight Premier League defeats and the dismissal of Liam Rosenior. McFarlane, who takes charge ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final against Leeds on Sunday, said despite recent poor form, the squad has talented players capable of recovering the season.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →