Match Reports
Semenyo brace helps City edge Sunderland in eight-goal thriller
Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad on Sunday, with Antoine Semenyo scoring twice and Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Enzo Fernandez also on target.
22 September 2026
City's Firepower Papers Over Defensive Cracks in Eight-Goal Etihad Thriller
City made it five Premier League wins from five with a 5-3 victory over Sunderland, but a torrid defensive display gave Enzo Maresca plenty to ponder.
22 September 2026
Floyd Samba's 'Mind-Blowing' Debut Comes With a Warning: Football Is Ruthless
Floyd Samba's Manchester City debut was described as 'mind-blowing', but the young player has been warned that football is ruthless and a bright start guarantees nothing.
18 September 2026
Ten-Man City Beat United As Haaland Rewrites Derby Record Books
City beat Manchester United 1-0 despite Phil Foden's 23rd-minute red card, as Erling Haaland's VAR-approved goal made him the Premier League's leading Manchester derby scorer.
15 September 2026
Ten-Man City Win at Old Trafford as Haaland Haunts United Again
Manchester City won 1-0 at Old Trafford despite Phil Foden's 23rd-minute red card. Erling Haaland's controversial goal sealed the points as United failed to capitalise on their...
13 September 2026 Haaland double eases City to winning start in Champions League
Erling Haaland's double gave Manchester City a 2-0 win at Porto in their Champions League opener under Enzo Maresca, a confident start to life after Pep Guardiola.
9 September 2026 Haaland double sinks Porto as City's Champions League campaign finds its rhythm
Erling Haaland scored twice as City beat Porto 2-0 in the Champions League, with Ayyoub Bouaddi impressing on his first start for the Blues.
9 September 2026
Haaland double steers City to winning start in Porto
Erling Haaland's second-half brace secured a 2-0 win for Manchester City at FC Porto in their Champions League opener, with Marc Guehi outstanding at the back.
9 September 2026
Enzo Fernandez's City bow hints at what the club record signing will bring
Thrust into his first City start after Nico O'Reilly's warm-up injury, Enzo Fernandez impressed on the right of midfield, setting up Haaland's winner in a 1-0 victory over...
6 September 2026
Ndiaye's City debut hints at what £65m can buy
Iliman Ndiaye impressed on his City debut in a 1-0 win over Coventry, showing the dribbling and defensive work that convinced City to pay £65m.
5 September 2026 Cherki and Haaland fire City to statement win at Selhurst Park
City made it two wins from two under Maresca with a 4-1 win at Palace. Haaland and Cherki both scored twice, and the manager liked what he saw.
29 August 2026
Cherki's five-minute masterclass leaves Maresca with a welcome selection dilemma
Rayan Cherki scored twice in five minutes as City beat Crystal Palace 4-1, following his two assists against Bournemouth and giving Maresca a welcome selection problem.
28 August 2026
Haaland answers his critics with a header that leaves Palace stunned
Erling Haaland silenced early-season doubts with a stunning header to give City the lead against Crystal Palace, his latest reminder of an extraordinary goalscoring record.
28 August 2026
Maresca hails 'very good' changes as late fightback stuns Bournemouth
Enzo Maresca's first home league game ended in a dramatic 2-1 win over Bournemouth, with a late comeback and praise for his substitutes.
24 August 2026
Cherki's Late Spark Rescues City's Premier League Opener
Rayan Cherki came off the bench to set up both goals as City edged Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad, with Maresca revealing the forward's frustration at being benched.
24 August 2026
Gvardiol's Late Winner Masks City's Defensive Concerns in Maresca's Debut
Gvardiol's injury-time winner gave City a 2-1 opening-day win over Bournemouth in Maresca's first Premier League game, but defensive frailties and a lack of urgency remain...
24 August 2026