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Manchester City

Also known as: Man City

Manchester City — English football club whose manager is Enzo Maresca and which signed Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye in recent transfers.

2026-04-242026-09-12

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    1, 2026 09:41 (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 watches the players from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Coventry City

    Arsenal boss Arteta 'very surprised' at Jesus blast over Barcelona move
  3. Citizen Digital

    United boss Michael Carrick could barely have asked for a more forgiving fixture with the Manchester derby against City to come on Sunday.

    Man Utd outclass Sabah on Champions League return
  4. Citizen Digital

    It's a really enjoyable team to play in." Palmer, a close friend of Rogers since their time in the Manchester City academy, has been revitalised by Alonso after a poor season last term.

    Rogers hails Alonso for 'exciting' Chelsea goal spree
  5. Citizen Digital

    It is difficult for any opponent, but he has the quality to be a great manager." The former Ivory Coast, Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder is the first African to coach a team in Europe's elite club competition.

    Luis Enrique hails 'marvellous' Dembele as PSG win big in Champions League
  6. Citizen Digital

    in recent games and you feel he has this emotional state that he knows the ball can go in, and he scored an incredible goal tonight." - Arsenal stay perfect - Arsenal have started the season strongly, winning all three of their Premier League games after brushing Manchester City

    Arteta lauds in-form Odegaard as 'remarkable' Arsenal edge Napoli
  7. Citizen Digital

    United beat Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea in the second half of last season.

    Carrick confident Man Utd can go far in 'magical' Champions League
  8. Citizen Digital

    But the former Manchester City man is yet to start this season and has been met with a backlash from the club's supporters over his desire to leave.

    Atletico have work to do to reach home Champions League final, warns Simeone
  9. Citizen Digital

    Yaya Toure hails 'new era' for African coaches ahead of Champions League bow By AFP September 09, 2026 10:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Former Manchester City and Ivory Coast star Yay

    Yaya Toure hails 'new era' for African coaches ahead of Champions League bow
  10. Citizen Digital

    Maresca agrees with Haaland that players started season jaded By AFP September 08, 2026 11:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City’s manager Enzo Maresca (C) coaches the team during the open trai

    Maresca agrees with Haaland that players started season jaded
  11. Citizen Digital

    Their European campaign could not start with a kinder fixture either, with Slovan Bratislava up first -- things will quickly move up a notch, though, as they visit Manchester City and host Barcelona in October.

    Is Champions League three-peat really possible for PSG?

Yesterday

  1. Arteta denies Jesus's claims of harsh exit handling

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was "very surprised" by Gabriel Jesus's claim that he was forced to train alone and given no information before joining Barcelona in September. Arteta insisted he had spoken to Jesus about the transfer and they parted on good terms.

    9 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Manchester United beats Sabah 4-0 in Champions League return

    Manchester United won 4-0 against Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford in the Champions League on Thursday, marking United's return to the competition for the first time in three seasons. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez scored as United took advantage of a favourable draw.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 10 September

  1. Rogers praises Alonso as Chelsea scores heavily in League Cup

    Morgan Rogers said Xabi Alonso has transformed Chelsea into an "exciting" force after their 6-3 win over Leeds in the League Cup third round. Chelsea have scored 16 goals in Alonso's first five matches in charge.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. PSG thrash Slovan Bratislava 6-1 in Champions League opener

    Paris Saint-Germain began their Champions League campaign with a 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava, with forward Ousmane Dembele scoring the opening two goals. Coach Luis Enrique praised Dembele's performance as the French club bids for a third straight Champions League title.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arsenal beat Napoli 1-0 in Champions League opener

    Martin Odegaard's 75th-minute goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Napoli in their Champions League campaign opener on Wednesday. Arteta praised Odegaard's form and called his side's performance "remarkable" despite the narrow margin.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Carrick confident Manchester United can compete in Champions League

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick believes the team is strong enough to compete with Europe's best as they return to the Champions League for the first time in three years, facing Azerbaijani champions Sabah in their league phase opener.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Simeone sees Atletico as work-in-progress heading towards Champions League

    Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes his team will improve after a slow start to the season, despite a 3-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao and falling five points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona after four games. Simeone remains confident as Atletico aim to reach the Champions League final at their Metropolitano Stadium.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Yaya Toure set to become first African Champions League coach

    Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 43, is preparing to become the first African to coach a team in the UEFA Champions League as Slovan Bratislava's manager, ahead of their match against Paris Saint-Germain. Toure left his role as assistant with Saudi Arabia's national team to join the Slovak club in July.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Maresca acknowledges World Cup players fatigued at season start

    Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said it "was not easy" for World Cup players to find form early in the season, agreeing with striker Erling Haaland's observation that players started tired. Haaland noted he had no pre-season after Norway reached the World Cup quarterfinals.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. PSG targets third consecutive Champions League title

    Paris Saint-Germain, having won the Champions League in back-to-back years under Luis Enrique, are now pursuing a rare third consecutive title. Captain Marquinhos acknowledged the difficulty of the objective but said the treble is PSG's target for the campaign.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 7 September

  1. Mourinho returns to Real Madrid, faces Inter in Champions League

    Jose Mourinho, who led Inter Milan to a Champions League title in 2010 before joining Real Madrid, is beginning his second stint at Madrid and opens the club's European campaign against Inter on Tuesday at the Bernabeu.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Maitland-Niles scores in 96th minute to give Everton draw

    Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his Everton debut with a late long-range strike in the 96th minute to secure a 2-2 draw against Manchester United. Everton failed to reinforce their attack during the transfer window, having sold Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City and Beto to Fiorentina, with a deal for Monaco's Folarin Balogun derailed by a medical issue.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 6 September

  1. Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 to end their unbeaten start

    Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a London derby at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz equalizing Morgan Rogers' early goal and Martin Odegaard scoring the winner. The victory ended Chelsea's unbeaten run and demonstrated Arsenal's title credentials as they sit second in the league with three wins from three matches.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1, end rivals' unbeaten run

    Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 at home in a London Premier League derby on Sunday, with Kai Havertz equalising and Martin Odegaard scoring the winner after Morgan Rogers put Chelsea ahead. The victory reinforced Arsenal's title credentials as second-placed contenders and ended Chelsea's three-game winning streak under new manager Xabi Alonso.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard

Friday 4 September

  1. Moyes disappointed as Everton's striker transfer deal collapses

    Everton manager David Moyes expressed disappointment after a late move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun collapsed on deadline day and midfielder Iliman Ndiaye was sold to Manchester City, leaving the club with only 18 senior outfield players and just one recognised striker. Moyes said the club would have to live with the disappointments and move on.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Enzo Fernandez joins Man City for record transfer fee

    Enzo Fernandez has moved from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million, matching the Premier League's transfer record fee. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea where they won the Club World Cup and Conference League, believes Fernandez's winning mentality will be valuable at City.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Carrick satisfied with Manchester United midfield reinforcements

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with midfield additions including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155 million, despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Alonso urges Chelsea to move forward after Fernandez sale

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says the club must "move forward" after midfielder Enzo Fernandez's £125 million transfer to Manchester City. Chelsea's attempt to replace Fernandez with Monaco's Lamine Camara fell through when Monaco backed out before the transfer window closed.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Barcelona to face Arsenal in Women's Champions League draw

    Barcelona will meet Arsenal in the league phase of the Women's Champions League after Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland. The reigning champions will host Arsenal, Paris FC and Servette, with away trips to Bayern Munich, Roma and HB Koge, while Arsenal face a home match against eight-time winners Lyon.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 3 September

  1. Bosnia captain Dzeko to retire from international football

    Veteran Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko announced he will retire from international duty after October's Nations League match against Sweden. The 40-year-old forward, who plays for Schalke in Germany's Bundesliga, said he feels "the time has come to step aside" after giving everything to the national team.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Balogun pulls out of Everton move over club treatment

    Folarin Balogun's £40 million transfer from Monaco to Everton collapsed minutes before the transfer window closed after the striker withdrew over his "treatment" by the Premier League side, according to Monaco's managing director. Balogun had completed a medical but pulled the plug himself after Everton raised fitness concerns.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Fernandez joins Manchester City for £125 million record fee

    Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez completed his move from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million on transfer deadline day, matching Liverpool's fee for Alexander Isak. Fernandez said he "didn't hesitate for a second" when City made contact, with the transfer taking City's spending to over £450 million in the window.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Messi retires from Argentina after 21 years of international play

    Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, ending a 21-year career with Argentina during which the team won three major titles including the 2022 World Cup. Argentina now faces a transition period with questions surrounding coach Lionel Scaloni and other ageing players.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Man City agree £125m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Fernandez

    Manchester City have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a £125 million deal that would equal the British transfer record. The Argentina international is expected to move to City on deadline day.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0, Arteta praises finishers

    Bukayo Saka scored in the second half to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Villa Park on Monday. Manager Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's ability to finish games will be key to their title defence, describing it as a tough place to win.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arteta praises Arsenal's finishers in Villa Park win

    Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at Villa Park with Bukayo Saka scoring in the second half, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season. Manager Mikel Arteta credited the team's ability to finish games, calling it key to their title defence.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 31 August

  1. Manchester City signs Palmeiras winger Allan on five-year deal

    Brazilian winger Allan Elias, 22, has joined Manchester City from Palmeiras on a five-year deal for a reported fee of £34 million. Allan came through Palmeiras' academy and made 96 first-team appearances, scoring four goals and contributing three assists in 21 matches this season.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 30 August

  1. Chelsea boss Alonso says club still work in progress

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the team remains a work in progress after a 4-3 win against Brighton extended his perfect start to three successive wins across the Premier League and League Cup, cautioning that fine form does not mean all problems have been solved.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chelsea beats Brighton 4-3, extends Alonso's perfect managerial start

    Chelsea won 4-3 against Brighton on Sunday to extend manager Xabi Alonso's perfect start, which now includes two successive Premier League wins and one League Cup victory. Romeo Lavia scored Chelsea's opening goal, with Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro also finding the net, while Cole Palmer and an own goal contributed to the high-scoring result.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 29 August

  1. Liverpool draws with Forest on Iraola's Anfield debut

    Andoni Iraola's first match as Liverpool manager ended in a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, with Victor Munoz's deflected effort salvaging a late point. Forest had twice taken the lead through Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White's penalty.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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