#Analysis
Manchester City analysis — detailed match analysis, player performance breakdowns, statistical insights, and expert opinion from Not Really Here.
Guehi's Midfield Masterclass Gives Maresca a New-Look City
Marc Guehi's surprise midfield role against Bournemouth paid off, and the centre-back's versatility is giving Enzo Maresca plenty of options as City top the table.
4 September 2026
The €100m pivot City chased before settling on Bouaddi
Christian Falk claims City had Bayern's Aleksandar Pavlovic as their top midfield target and were ready to pay €100m before he opted to stay in Munich, leading them to Ayyoub...
4 September 2026
Build the new City around Cherki, Gallagher tells Maresca
Noel Gallagher has told Enzo Maresca to build City's new-look side around Rayan Cherki, not Haaland or £125m Enzo Fernandez, after the Frenchman's two-goal display at Crystal...
3 September 2026
Mukasa's London Stadium fireworks show why City sent him out
Divine Mukasa scores twice as West Ham beat Wolves 4-2, with the City loanee showing exactly why he was sent out for the season.
2 September 2026
Fernandez Reveals Maresca's Role in City Move
Enzo Fernandez has been unveiled at City and made no secret of Maresca's role in the transfer, while still admitting he doesn't understand the Chelsea exit.
2 September 2026
City's Summer Overhaul: New Faces, Fresh Midfield, and a Gamble at Right-Back
City's summer rebuild concluded with deadline-day signings Iliman Ndiaye and Enzo Fernandez, but they gambled by not signing a right-back.
2 September 2026
Why Chelsea's Koné chase could finally unlock Fernández for City
Chelsea's move for Manu Koné could be the domino that finally releases Enzo Fernández to City, with talks ongoing over a £120m fee.
1 September 2026
Allan Elias Seals €40m City Move as Maresca's Rebuild Gathers Pace
Manchester City have completed the €40 million signing of Allan Elias from Palmeiras, with the Brazilian winger expected to make his debut against Coventry City this weekend.
31 August 2026 Fernandez absence fuels City speculation as Chelsea door creaks open
Enzo Fernandez is reportedly set to miss Chelsea's clash with Brighton, a second straight absence that fuels speculation over a late move to Manchester City.
30 August 2026
City's Champions League draw: Eight games, one very familiar theme
City's first European campaign without Guardiola brings PSG, Barcelona, Napoli and a host of familiar foes. A draw that offers no favours and plenty of ghosts.
29 August 2026
Anderson: Maresca's structured demands are a learning curve
Elliot Anderson reveals how Enzo Maresca is asking him to play a more structured role at City, as he adapts after his summer move from Nottingham Forest.
29 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
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