#Analysis
Manchester City analysis — detailed match analysis, player performance breakdowns, statistical insights, and expert opinion from Not Really Here.
Manchester City's 5-3 Sunderland Win: Five Goals, Three Conceded, One Warning Maresca Can't Ignore
City go into the international break three points clear after a 5-3 win over Sunderland, but the defensive performance raises familiar concerns for Enzo Maresca.
20 September 2026
Viana Opens Up on Rodri, Silva and Stones Exits as City's Midfield Overhaul Takes Shape
Hugo Viana reflects on the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva and John Stones, and explains how City have rebuilt their midfield with four major summer signings.
20 September 2026
Cavan Sullivan's MLS Breakthrough Shows Why City Are Waiting
Cavan Sullivan has taken MLS by storm in 2026, and the 16-year-old's form for Philadelphia Union explains why Manchester City are happy to wait until 2027.
20 September 2026
City Open Talks Over £60m Maza But Deal Faces One Obvious Hurdle
City have asked to be kept informed about Ibrahim Maza's situation, but the Leverkusen playmaker plays in a position where Enzo Maresca already has options.
20 September 2026
Samuel Martinez Snubbed Man City for Liverpool — His Parents Reveal the Chaos Behind the Chase
Samuel Martinez chose Liverpool over Manchester City and a host of European giants. His parents describe a frantic month of calls and a family decision that left City waiting.
19 September 2026
Barcelona's Haaland Dream Faces A 2034 Reality Check
Barcelona still want Erling Haaland, but his contract until 2034 and the lack of an active release clause make any move far more complicated than previous pursuits.
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
Wharton Shuts Down City Transfer Talk: "I Never Thought About a Different Club"
Adam Wharton says he was never close to joining Manchester City this summer, despite a late enquiry from the Blues.
17 September 2026 City's New Midfield Axis Steps Out of the Shadows
City's 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford showed how Enzo Maresca's new midfield is coping without Rodri and Bernardo Silva, with Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez stepping up.
15 September 2026
Enzo Fernandez's £125m Derby Display: The Numbers That Show Why Maresca Wanted Him
Enzo Fernandez covered over 10.25km and made twice as many sprints as any other midfielder in City's 1-0 derby win over United, showing why Maresca wanted him.
15 September 2026 Haaland to Spain in 2027? Why City Aren't Losing Sleep Over the Latest Transfer Chatter
Reports from Spain suggest Barcelona and Real Madrid believe Erling Haaland could consider a move in 2027, but City's position remains unchanged.
15 September 2026
City's 199th Derby Win: The VAR Call That Went Their Way After Years of Old Trafford Heartbreak
Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in the 199th derby, but Ref Pro later admitted Haaland's winning goal shouldn't have stood.
15 September 2026
Haaland embraces figurehead role as ten-man City grind out derby win at Old Trafford
Erling Haaland's second-half display in City's 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford underlined his growing status as the figurehead of Enzo Maresca's new-look side.
15 September 2026 Marc Guéhi Proves His Worth as Ten-Man City Edge Derby Thriller
Marc Guéhi's commanding display helped ten-man Manchester City secure a derby win at Old Trafford, with Erling Haaland scoring the winner.
14 September 2026
Iliman Ndiaye's Half-Time Introduction Proves Decisive as Ten-Man Manchester City Win at Old Trafford
Iliman Ndiaye's half-time introduction transformed ten-man Manchester City, whose 1-0 win at Old Trafford was built on his nine possession recoveries and a decisive role in Erling...
14 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