#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.
City's £125m Fernández gamble signals a new era at the Etihad
City agree a £125m British record-equalling fee for Enzo Fernández, while Iliman Ndiaye completes a £65m move from Everton on a busy deadline day.
2 September 2026
Ndiaye completes City's summer attacking overhaul
City confirm the signing of Iliman Ndiaye from Everton on a five-year deal, with the Senegalese winger keen to play his part in Maresca's new era.
1 September 2026
City's summer of upheaval ends with the squad rebuilt, if not by design
City rebuilt after losing Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Rodri, spending big on Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez while banking £290m in sales.
1 September 2026
Fernandez 'Done Deal' Claims Surface as Chelsea Face Double Snub
Reports claim Enzo Fernandez is a 'done deal' for City, while Chelsea face the embarrassment of a double rejection in the summer window.
1 September 2026 Ndiaye's Dribbling Numbers Put Him in Rare Company Ahead of City Move
Iliman Ndiaye is on the verge of joining City from Everton, bringing elite dribbling stats that put him second only to Jeremy Doku in the Premier League.
1 September 2026
City's spending spree edges towards a nine-figure landmark on Deadline Day
City's gross spending since January 2025 could pass €1bn on Deadline Day if deals for Ndiaye and Enzo Fernández are completed, adding to a rebuild that has already cost around...
1 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 City's £65m Ndiaye gamble: A winger for Maresca's reshaped attack
City are closing in on Iliman Ndiaye in a deal worth up to £65m, adding a proven Premier League wide option after missing out on Cody Gakpo.
1 September 2026
Grealish Set for Everton Return as City Exit Edges Closer
Jack Grealish is set to rejoin Everton on loan after a medical on Tuesday, with Sunderland missing out on the 30-year-old who will be a free agent next summer.
1 September 2026 Ndiaye Deal Edges Closer as Gakpo Interest Fades
City are closing in on Iliman Ndiaye with a straight fee, while the Cody Gakpo deal looks to be fading. Enzo Fernandez also expected to join before the deadline.
1 September 2026 City's £65m Ndiaye Deal: A New Dimension for the Attack
Manchester City have agreed a £65m deal for Everton's Iliman Ndiaye, a winger who offers the one-on-one threat Maresca craves and a different dimension to the attack.
31 August 2026
Echeverri's Benfica loan edges closer as City plan for his development
Claudio Echeverri is reportedly closing in on a loan move to Benfica, with an option to buy included in the proposed deal.
31 August 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 Allan's long road to City: from tears at Palmeiras to the Premier League
Manchester City confirm the signing of 22-year-old Brazilian winger Allan from Palmeiras, a player who once thought his dream was over before being reassured by his manager.
31 August 2026 One week, two wins, and a shift in mood around City
City have bounced back from the Community Shield disappointment with two Premier League wins, sparking a shift in mood around the club.
30 August 2026
Mfuni's Coventry Move Highlights City's Summer Loan Strategy
Stephen Mfuni joins Coventry City on loan for 2026/27, a step up from his Watford spell as City continues its academy loan strategy amid a busy summer window.
30 August 2026