Enzo Maresca — Manchester City manager who replaced Pep Guardiola in June 2026, suffered 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal in debut.
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Premier League's new bosses brace for battle By AFP August 18, 2026 12:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca before the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Che …
Premier League's new bosses brace for battleThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeEnzo Maresca urged Manchester City to learn from their chastening Community Shield defeat against Arsenal after the Italian made a dismal start to the daunting task of replacing Pep Guardiola. …
Misery for Maresca as Man City make dismal start to life after GuardiolaCitizen Digital
… The Gunners took just 24 seconds to show new City boss Enzo Maresca the standard required to keep up with the champions. …
Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclassCitizen Digital
Arteta expects Maresca to do an 'unbelievable job' at Man City By AFP August 14, 2026 07:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the pre season football match …
Arteta expects Maresca to do an 'unbelievable job' at Man CityCitizen Digital
Maresca uncertain over Rodri's future at Man City By AFP August 14, 2026 05:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Rodri during celebration of Spain as Champions of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 20 July 2026 at Ci …
Maresca uncertain over Rodri's future at Man CityCitizen Digital
… Keeping Doku in Manchester until at least 2031 is a major boost for new City boss Enzo Maresca ahead of the Premier League campaign, which starts on August 21. …
Man City star Doku signs five-year contract extensionCitizen Digital
… ham Forest in July in a deal British media reported could rise to 116 million pounds ($156.66 million), making him the second-most expensive British player."I'm over the moon," Anderson told reporters on Wednesday after his first training session under new manager Enzo Maresca …
Manchester City's Anderson eager to repay record fee with silverwareCitizen Digital
Maresca 'happy' after first Man City game despite Inter shootout defeat By AFP August 02, 2026 09:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca looks on during the Asahi Super Dry …
Maresca 'happy' after first Man City game despite Inter shootout defeatCitizen Digital
Maresca aims to bring 'new concepts' to first Man City match By AFP August 01, 2026 08:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City’s Ryan McAidoo (C) and midfielder Phil Foden (R) fight for the ball …
Maresca aims to bring 'new concepts' to first Man City matchCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Jack Grealish has hit back at claims that he was snubbed by Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca for the club's pre-season tour. …
Grealish hits back over Man City tour snub claimsNine Premier League clubs will have new managers when the season starts Friday, marking the most managerial turnover before the start of an English top-flight campaign since 1946/47. Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola, and Xabi Alonso face particular scrutiny in high-profile roles at Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
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Nine Premier League clubs will have new managers when the season starts Friday, marking the most managerial turnover before the start of an English top-flight campaign since 1946/47. Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola, and Xabi Alonso face particular scrutiny in high-profile roles at Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca suffered a difficult debut as Manchester City manager, with City losing 3-0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday, marking the club's first major match without Pep Guardiola in a decade.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard. The victory allowed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to showcase the team's close-season recruits, including Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised incoming Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, expecting him to do an "unbelievable job" after Pep Guardiola's departure. The two clubs meet in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday in Maresca's first major test in the role.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said "anything can happen" as Barcelona, the La Liga champions, have made a bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri. City are understood to have rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million from Barcelona for the midfielder, who has one season remaining on his Etihad contract.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Thursday. The 24-year-old Belgian, who joined from Rennes in 2023, has scored 22 goals and provided 34 assists in 131 games for City and helps keep him at the club until at least 2031 under new boss Enzo Maresca.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elliot Anderson, Manchester City's new signing from Nottingham Forest, said he is determined to justify his transfer fee that British media reported could rise to 116 million pounds, and hopes to make an immediate impact in Sunday's Community Shield against Arsenal.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca said he was "very happy" after his first game managing Manchester City, despite losing 3-1 on penalties to Inter Milan following a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. Maresca, who took over from Pep Guardiola in June, highlighted positive aspects of the performance and areas for improvement.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca, who replaced Pep Guardiola last month, said his side will be judged as he prepared for his first match in charge — a pre-season friendly against Inter Milan in Hong Kong on Saturday. Maresca said he is introducing new concepts and does not believe in "copy and paste" management.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City's Jack Grealish has denied claims he was left out of the club's pre-season tour to Hong Kong and Seoul, stating he is still recovering from foot surgery in February and is not yet training.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City's midfielder Rodri has undergone successful minor back surgery to address discomfort and will enter a short rehabilitation period. The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, who won the World Cup with Spain earlier this month, has faced fitness issues since a serious knee injury almost two years ago.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City announced that Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year contract, committing him to the club until 2031 with an optional additional year. The 24-year-old, who arrived from RB Leipzig for £77 million in 2023 and has made 122 appearances, was previously linked with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Saturday. The 22-year-old centre-back, who joined City from French side Lens in January 2025, helped City win the FA Cup and League Cup last season and has been capped 30 times for Uzbekistan.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said Friday it is a "privilege" to succeed Pep Guardiola and expects midfielder Rodri, despite requiring back surgery, to be available for his first season in charge.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England midfielder Elliot Anderson signed a five-year contract with Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for a reported £116 million, declaring City the "kings of Manchester" after the deal was finalised following his return from the World Cup.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City forward Phil Foden signed a four-year contract extension on Wednesday under new boss Enzo Maresca. The 26-year-old England international had been out of contract at the end of the coming season; his new deal includes an option for a further one-year extension.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England midfielder Elliot Anderson will move to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for a reported £116 million, a club record fee for City, following his return from the World Cup. The 23-year-old has completed his medical and will formally join once England's tournament involvement ends.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for a reported fee of 55 million euros, on a contract until June 30, 2032. The 27-year-old left-back will join the club for six seasons.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella for 55 million euros ($63 million) after the World Cup, according to reports.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said Pep Guardiola thought about resigning "100 times" during low moments in his decade at the club before leaving at the end of this season after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak revealed that Pep Guardiola considered quitting "100 times" during his 10 years as manager before finally stepping down after the season. Guardiola left after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League, with the chairman noting that the manager's resignation threats during difficult periods were not always serious.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Chelsea's interim manager Calum McFarlane acknowledged the team's poor discipline—eight red cards in the Premier League this season—as a key factor in their failure to secure European qualification after finishing 10th. Wesley Fofana was sent off for a second yellow card in Chelsea's final match, a 2-1 defeat at Sunderland.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola said he will call his Manchester City successor to offer advice after ending his 10-year tenure at the club, which saw him win 20 trophies. Enzo Maresca, one of Guardiola's former assistants and ex-Chelsea boss, is reportedly set to take over.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola announced he will leave Manchester City following Sunday's match against Aston Villa, ending a 10-year tenure in which he won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League. Guardiola cited concerns about lacking the energy required to continue leading the club, saying it needs fresh direction with its current squad.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is widely reported to be in the final days of his tenure at the club, with Sunday's match against Aston Villa reportedly his last after a decade at the Etihad.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola announced Friday he will step down as Manchester City manager after the season, having won 20 major trophies in 10 years, including six Premier League titles and the club's only Champions League. Enzo Maresca, formerly on Guardiola's City staff, has been reported as his likely successor.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City announced Friday that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club after the final game of the season, a year before his contract ends. The 55-year-old Catalan coach leaves having collected 20 trophies in 10 years, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League trophy in 2023.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →