#Squad News
Manchester City squad news — team selections, injury updates, rotation plans, and breaking team news ahead of every match. Stay informed with Not Really Here.
City Lead Chase for Dortmund Teen Mathis Albert, But Visa and FFP Hurdles Loom
Manchester City are leading the race to sign Borussia Dortmund's 17-year-old winger Mathis Albert, but visa rules and the club's FFP appeal could complicate any deal.
20 October 2026
Haaland's Fitness Cloud Hangs Over City's AEK Clash
Erling Haaland's fitness is in doubt for Manchester City's Champions League meeting with AEK Athens after the striker missed training, though Enzo Maresca has not ruled him out.
20 October 2026
Vitor Reis: Manchester City's forgotten defensive option as fatigue bites
Vitor Reis has made just two appearances for Manchester City this season, but with Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi showing signs of fatigue, the young Brazilian's chance may not be far...
20 October 2026
Semenyo Sidelined for Eight Weeks as Maresca Weighs Allan Option
Manchester City will be without Antoine Semenyo for eight weeks after a knee injury, opening the door for Brazilian winger Allan to stake his claim.
20 October 2026
Giggs Tried to Lure City Star to Old Trafford, INEOS Told to Try Again
Ryan Giggs tried to convince a Manchester City star to join Manchester United, and INEOS have now been told to target the player again.
20 October 2026
Marc Guehi Embraces the Chaos as Manchester City's Fixture List Piles Up
Marc Guehi says he is enjoying Manchester City's hectic schedule despite the lack of training, as the defender prepares for the Champions League clash with AEK Athens.
20 October 2026
James Trafford Breaks Silence on Donnarumma Arrival After £40m Leeds Exit
James Trafford has spoken out about Manchester City's signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma, which led to his £40m exit to Leeds United just a year after returning to his boyhood club.
19 October 2026
Maresca's Rest Warning Rings True After Guehi's Ipswich Torment
Marc Guehi's error-strewn display against Ipswich Town has heightened the case for rotation after Enzo Maresca warned that several City players need resting during a hectic...
19 October 2026
Kovacic's Timely Reminder: Midfielder Impresses Before Injury in City's 3-2 Win Over Ipswich
Mateo Kovacic seized a rare start with an assist for Erling Haaland's opener in City's 3-2 win over Ipswich, but the Croatian's afternoon ended early with an injury after 50...
19 October 2026
Jeremy Monga's Swansea Loan: Vitor Matos Explains Why the £10m Winger Can't Get a Game
Jeremy Monga hasn't made a Swansea matchday squad since his deadline-day loan, and Vitor Matos has explained the competition in front of him.
18 October 2026
Maresca Pushes City to Sign Real Betis Defender Natan in January
Manchester City are considering a January swoop for Real Betis defender Natan, with Enzo Maresca reportedly urging the club to sign the 25-year-old Brazilian.
18 October 2026
Foden ends 10-month league drought as Maresca's prediction comes true
Phil Foden ended a 10-month Premier League goal drought as his 19th-minute opener helped City to a 3-2 win over Ipswich, just as Enzo Maresca had predicted.
18 October 2026
City's Seventh Straight Win Sets Up Shot at History — and a Nod to 1897
City's seventh straight league win to open the season is the first since 1897. Beat Aston Villa on October 24 and this squad holds the record outright — with Foden ending his...
17 October 2026
Iliman Ndiaye gives Maresca food for thought despite City's PSG defeat
City lost 4-2 to PSG, but Iliman Ndiaye's second-half cameo, including an assist for Erling Haaland, gave Enzo Maresca plenty to ponder.
17 October 2026
Maresca Backs Foden to Find the Net Against Ipswich
Enzo Maresca has tipped Phil Foden to score against Ipswich Town today, offering a light-hearted prediction as the midfielder looks to kickstart his season after a three-match...
17 October 2026
Man City vs Ipswich: TV blackout, Donnarumma's redemption and a six-from-six start
City host Ipswich on Saturday with no new injuries, a six-from-six league start and Donnarumma keen to move on from his PSG display. UK viewers need the club app.
17 October 2026