Match Previews
Maresca Warns City Face Toughest Test Yet Against Confident Sunderland
Manchester City host Sunderland today with Enzo Maresca warning it will be their toughest test of the season so far, as the Blues look to extend their six-match winning run.
20 September 2026
City Chase Seventh Straight Win as Sunderland Visit the Etihad
Manchester City host Sunderland today aiming for a seventh straight win and looking to capitalise on Arsenal's 3-0 loss to Brighton.
20 September 2026
City Welcome Sunderland With Haaland Back and a Winning Run to Protect
City host Sunderland with Haaland back from his Carabao Cup rest and a perfect record since the Community Shield. Foden is suspended, while Doku could feature.
19 September 2026
City vs Sunderland: Blues' Unbeaten Streak Stretches Back to 2013/14
City host Sunderland on the back of a perfect start, while the Black Cats have struggled. The Blues' unbeaten run against Sunderland stretches back to 2013/14.
18 September 2026
City's Carabao Cup Defence Opens Door for Maresca's Fringe Men
Manchester City begin their Carabao Cup defence against Norwich City on Thursday, with Enzo Maresca expected to hand opportunities to Ayyoub Bouaddi, Allan and Gerónimo Rulli.
16 September 2026
City Begin Carabao Cup Defence With Norwich Visit
Manchester City begin their Carabao Cup defence against Norwich City at the Etihad on Thursday, with Phil Foden suspended and several squad players set for a run-out.
15 September 2026
Three things to watch as Manchester City head to Old Trafford for derby day
Manchester City face Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday with Erling Haaland in form and Nico O'Reilly set to return, while United's defensive record offers encouragement.
11 September 2026 Man City vs Man United: Maresca's First Real Test, Predicted Lineup and Derby Preview
City sit top of the table and have won their opening three league games, but Maresca's first Manchester derby at Old Trafford represents a genuine test.
11 September 2026
City's Porto fitness latest: Doku out, O'Reilly a doubt, Nunes returns
City face Porto in their Champions League opener with Doku still out, O'Reilly a fresh doubt after a warm-up back problem, and Nunes back in the squad.
7 September 2026
Porto test awaits perfect-start City as Maresca's side head to the Dragao
City take a perfect Premier League record to Porto for their Champions League opener, but defensive wobbles and a hostile Dragao await Maresca's side.
7 September 2026
Lampard Backs Maresca to Thrive as Coventry Return to the Etihad
Frank Lampard returns to the Etihad with Coventry, praising Enzo Maresca's career and backing him to thrive following Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
5 September 2026
Ndiaye handed Premier League debut as City welcome Coventry
Iliman Ndiaye makes his Premier League debut for City as the only change from the side that beat Crystal Palace, with Phil Foden dropping to the bench against Coventry.
5 September 2026
Bournemouth test offers City the chance to reset after Wembley disappointment
City open their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth at the Etihad, seeking to bounce back from last weekend's Community Shield defeat to Arsenal.
23 August 2026
Doku's Absence Hands Grealish a Chance to Prove His Worth Again
Jeremy Doku's calf injury has ruled him out of City's Premier League opener, giving Jack Grealish a chance to prove his worth on the left flank.
22 August 2026
Opening day stats: Haaland's record, Bournemouth's streak and a new era at the Etihad
City begin life after Guardiola against an in-form Bournemouth side. A look at the stats behind Sunday's opening day clash at the Etihad.
22 August 2026
City begin league era under Maresca with Bournemouth test at the Etihad
City begin the Premier League era under Maresca at home to Bournemouth, with Doku injured, Grealish in line to start and transfer business still ongoing.
22 August 2026