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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    But Maresca has only limited managerial experience after less than two seasons at Chelsea, a year in the second tier with Leicester and a brief stint at Parma.

    Liverpool, Man City face questions in new era without Salah, Guardiola
  3. Citizen Digital

    After that, he masterminded Leicester's return to the Premier League before switching to Chelsea, where he won the UEFA Conference League and Club World Cup during a turbulent 18-month stint.

    Premier League's new bosses brace for battle
  4. Citizen Digital

    He was placed in an induced coma in May 2025 after rupturing an intestine when he collided with a post during a game against Leicester.

    Coventry sign Nigeria striker Awoniyi from Forest
  5. The Standard

    The Italian, 46, worked as Guardiola's assistant during City's 2022-23 treble-winning campaign, but has only limited experience as a manager, having left Chelsea after less than two seasons in charge in January after spending just a season at Leicester.City's first tentative step

    Misery for Maresca as Man City make dismal start to life after Guardiola
  6. Citizen Digital

    Tielemans, who joined Villa from Leicester in 2023, took to social media to make peace with his old club.

    Tielemans apologises for offending Villa fans with Man Utd boast
  7. Citizen Digital

    "I'm very happy with the performance," the former Chelsea and Leicester boss told reporters.

    Maresca 'happy' after first Man City game despite Inter shootout defeat
  8. Citizen Digital

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    Maresca aims to bring 'new concepts' to first Man City match
  9. July 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    "I love everything about it – the city, the stadium, the people – and I'm really happy extending my time here." Barnes, who joined Newcastle from Leicester in 2023, enjoyed a fine campaign last season, with 16 goals in 57 games in all competitions.

    Newcastle winger Barnes signs long-term contract extension
  11. Citizen Digital

    Former Chelsea and Leicester boss Maresca was named as Guardiola's successor after the Catalan stepped down at the end of last season, having won 20 trophies during a superbly successful 10-year spell at the Etihad Stadium.

    Maresca says it's a 'privilege' to succeed Guardiola, expects Rodri to stay
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    The former West Brom and Juventus midfielder left City in 2023 to manage Leicester, whom he guided to promotion to the Premier League in his only season.

    Manchester City set to replace Guardiola with Maresca

Yesterday

  1. Liverpool and City begin seasons without Salah and Guardiola

    Mohamed Salah left Liverpool for Turkish club Trabzonspor in August, ending his Anfield career, while Pep Guardiola resigned after last season. Both clubs now face their first campaign without these iconic figures as the Premier League season begins.

    17 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Nine Premier League clubs debut new managers this season

    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.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 17 August

  1. Coventry sign Nigerian striker Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest

    Coventry signed Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest for a reported £9 million, with Awoniyi set to join Frank Lampard's side ahead of their Premier League opener against Arsenal. Coventry return to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years after winning the Championship last season.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Maresca's Manchester City lose Community Shield 3-0 to Arsenal

    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

Thursday 13 August

  1. Tielemans apologises to Villa fans over Manchester United move

    Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans has apologised to Aston Villa after saying he joined Manchester United because they are a bigger club. Tielemans moved to Old Trafford for £35 million in July after United triggered a release clause in his Villa contract.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 2 August

  1. Maresca satisfied with Manchester City debut despite penalty loss

    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

Saturday 1 August

  1. Maresca prepares Manchester City debut against Inter Milan

    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

Monday 27 July

  1. Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes extends long-term contract

    Harvey Barnes has signed a new long-term contract with Newcastle United, committing his future to the Premier League club ahead of the new season after having two years remaining on his previous deal.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 July

  1. Maresca calls Manchester City role privilege, expects Rodri available

    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

Tuesday 19 May

  1. 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

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