#Premier League
Manchester City's Premier League campaign — fixtures, results, match reports, and title race updates from England's top flight. Not Really Here covers every twist and turn of City's league season.
Alan Smith Backs City to Finish Above Chelsea — But Not to Win the Title
Alan Smith believes Manchester City will finish second in the Premier League, ahead of Chelsea but behind Arsenal, with Opta's projections pointing to a similar outcome.
10 September 2026
Maresca's biggest test yet arrives at the perfect time
City take their perfect start to Old Trafford for the first Manchester derby of the season, with Maresca facing his biggest test since taking charge.
9 September 2026
Maresca's perfect start: Four wins, but the derby is the real test
Maresca's City have won four from four after a 2-0 Champions League victory over Porto, with Haaland scoring twice. Now attention turns to a first Manchester derby.
9 September 2026
City Women Sweep Ballon d'Or Nominations as Shaw Chases Third Nod
Five Man City Women players are up for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with Bunny Shaw chasing a third nomination after a Golden Boot-winning season.
8 September 2026
City eye Spain's World Cup winner Baena as midfield target
City are tracking Atletico Madrid's Alex Baena, a Spain World Cup winner with three league goals this season, though a January move is unlikely.
7 September 2026
City’s January stance on Baena clear despite admiration
City admire Alex Baena but won't move in January, feeling well-stocked up front after summer signings. Newcastle and Villa also linked.
7 September 2026
Anderson's record, AI trials and an unresolved £440m question: City's week before Porto
Elliot Anderson's record-breaking display, a new AI academy project, and fresh questions over the 115 charges — City's week before Porto has been busy.
7 September 2026
Premier League Sack Race: The Managers Already in the Firing Line
It's early days, but the Premier League sack race is already forming. David Tully lists the five managers most likely to lose their jobs as boards grow trigger-happy.
7 September 2026
Elliot Anderson's rapid City education impresses Maresca and Lampard alike
Elliot Anderson has started all three of City's Premier League games since his £116m summer move, impressing Maresca and earning praise from Coventry boss Frank Lampard after...
7 September 2026
Ndiaye's City debut shows promise, but the learning curve is steep
Iliman Ndiaye made his City debut in Saturday's 1-0 win over Coventry. Enzo Maresca was happy but stressed the winger needs time to learn the City way after just two training...
7 September 2026
Wharton's Palace exit 'agreed' — but City may have to wait another year
Adam Wharton has an 'informal agreement' to leave Crystal Palace next summer, with City among the clubs tracking the midfielder after their late enquiry was rejected.
6 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
Haaland's quiet landmark steals the show from City's debutants
Erling Haaland scored his 300th top-flight club goal and his 20th headed Premier League strike as City edged Coventry 1-0, overshadowing the debuts of Enzo Fernández and Iliman...
6 September 2026 Gakpo's City snub: No hard feelings as Liverpool forward stays put
Cody Gakpo is happy to stay at Liverpool despite City's £80m deadline-day bid being rejected, with the forward ready to work under Andoni Iraola.
6 September 2026
Maresca finds value in City's gritty win over Coventry
Enzo Maresca takes pleasure from City's gritty 1-0 win over Coventry, with debutant Fernández impressing after a late call-up and Elliot Anderson earning further praise.
6 September 2026 Anderson's midfield masterclass the real story of City's scrappy Coventry win
Elliot Anderson's staggering all-round display was the real story as City edged Coventry 1-0, with the England international thriving in the number six role.
6 September 2026