#Analysis
Manchester City analysis — detailed match analysis, player performance breakdowns, statistical insights, and expert opinion from Not Really Here.
O'Reilly ready to fill any role for City as midfield options thin out
Nico O'Reilly has told Enzo Maresca he is ready to play anywhere as City's midfield options thin out for the Bournemouth opener.
23 August 2026
Maresca's City Need More Than Possession Against Bournemouth
Enzo Maresca's City begin their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth, seeking a first league win after a Community Shield defeat.
23 August 2026
City Open Talks for Palmeiras Winger Allan as Savinho Exit Looms
City have opened talks with Palmeiras for winger Allan, who has agreed personal terms. The move comes as Savinho nears a Tottenham exit.
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
Guehi's quiet authority could define Maresca's new-look City defence
Marc Guehi's quiet leadership and composure could prove vital for Enzo Maresca's City, with his Community Shield cameo offering a glimpse of what he brings to the back line.
21 August 2026
City open Alex Scott talks as midfield rebuild gathers pace
City have opened talks with Bournemouth over Alex Scott as the midfield rebuild accelerates following Rodri's exit to Barcelona, with Bouaddi close and Enzo Fernandez still a...
19 August 2026
Donnarumma's City puzzle: Maresca's plan to smooth the rough edges
Gianluigi Donnarumma remains a puzzle for City. Maresca is working on his distribution and set-piece play, while his shot-stopping remains world-class.
18 August 2026
Maresca's City blueprint takes shape — and it looks nothing like Guardiola's
Enzo Maresca's City will keep possession but change the structure — two deep midfielders, wider wingers, and a different player profile. The preseason tour showed it.
15 August 2026
After Doku, City must tie Nunes down before someone else thinks of it
Jeremy Doku has signed a new City deal until 2031. Next on the list should be Matheus Nunes, whose current contract expires in 2028.
13 August 2026
Reijnders on the verge of shock Saudi exit as City's summer exodus continues
Tijjani Reijnders is close to leaving Manchester City for Al Qadsiah in a £60m deal, with the midfielder's personal green light still required.
13 August 2026
The real value behind Arsenal's Emirates extension: a £20m-a-year insurance policy
Arsenal's extended Emirates deal could be worth £140m over seven years, with former City adviser Stefan Borson warning that losing the stadium sponsor would cost £20m-a-year.
9 August 2026
How Matheus Nunes silenced his own doubts to become City's essential right-back
Matheus Nunes has become City's essential right-back, but only after overcoming his own reluctance. The Portuguese midfielder reveals how he embraced the role.
9 August 2026
Rodri exit could trigger £120m Enzo Fernandez chase, says ex-City adviser
City could move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez if Rodri leaves this summer, with former adviser Stefan Borson expecting a busy window and a £120m chase.
8 August 2026
Borson: City's 115-charge punishment would dwarf Chelsea's 'lenient' FA sanction
Stefan Borson says City would face a far harsher punishment than Chelsea's 'lenient' FA sanction if found guilty of the 115 charges, with no mitigation available.
8 August 2026