#Analysis
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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
Champions League Draw: City's Best and Worst Pots of Fate in Monaco
City learn their Champions League League Phase fate in Monaco tonight, with Pot 1 offering no favours and familiar dangers lurking in the deeper pots.
28 August 2026
Gvardiol Calls for City to 'Fight for the Badge' as Maresca Era Begins
Josko Gvardiol calls for unity and responsibility as Manchester City begin life under Enzo Maresca, with a depleted squad facing a demanding season ahead.
28 August 2026 Cherki's cameo shows Maresca has a different kind of weapon at his disposal
Rayan Cherki's two assists off the bench earned City a comeback win over Bournemouth, and Enzo Maresca says the Frenchman offers an attacking threat no other City player can match.
27 August 2026
“I’m Not a Full-Back”: Nunes Opens Up on the Reluctant Transformation That Made Him City’s Cafunes
Matheus Nunes spent months insisting he wasn't a full-back. A difficult derby, a Club World Cup breakthrough and the 'Cafunes' nickname later, he's finally accepted his fate.
27 August 2026
City face the giants again: What the Champions League draw has in store
City face two of PSG, Bayern, Barcelona, Atlético, Inter or Real in the new-look Champions League league phase.
27 August 2026
Bouaddi's Big Step: Smith Warns City's Teenage Signing Faces a Learning Curve
Alan Smith warns that new City signing Ayyoub Bouaddi faces a big step up to the Premier League, with the teenager expected to replace Rodri despite limited experience.
27 August 2026
Gvardiol: Maresca's defensive tweak will take time to land
Josko Gvardiol admits City's defence is still adjusting to Enzo Maresca's tactical tweak after a disjointed 2-1 win over Bournemouth, insisting the change will eventually work.
26 August 2026
Savinho Departs for Tottenham in £85m Deal as City's Summer Shuffle Continues
City confirm Savinho's £85m move to Tottenham, with £75m upfront. The Brazilian had been absent from recent squads, and the Blues now need attacking reinforcements before deadline...
25 August 2026
Maresca's Best XI: Guehi Back in Defence, Cherki Pulling the Strings
Maresca's first XI raised eyebrows with Guehi in midfield, but Bouaddi's arrival changes things.
25 August 2026
City Close In on Allan as Savinho Exit Looms
City have agreed a €40m plus add-ons deal for Palmeiras winger Allan, with documents being exchanged. The signing fills a gap left by Savinho's impending move to Tottenham.
24 August 2026
Maresca Plays Down Transfer Turmoil as City Close in on Bouaddi
Enzo Maresca remains calm amid a chaotic transfer window as City close in on Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Savinho and Omar Marmoush heading for the exit.
24 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
City's £86m Bouaddi gamble signals a midfield rebuild with a message
City have agreed a deal worth up to £86m for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, making the 18-year-old the most expensive teenager in Premier League history as the club rebuilds its...
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
Rico Lewis under fire after Bournemouth scare – is it time for a change?
Rico Lewis faced heavy criticism after City's late 2-1 win over Bournemouth, with fans questioning his place in the starting XI after a difficult afternoon at right-back.
23 August 2026