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City's Title Hopes Rest on Familiar Hands as Arsenal Loom Large
City head into 2026/27 with Maresca at the helm, a settled squad, and a genuine shot at reclaiming the title from Arsenal, who only just edged last season's race.
3 August 2026
Why City's midfield experiment against Inter showed exactly what's missing
City's midfield looked exposed against Inter before Nico Gonzalez's halftime introduction changed things. The friendly showed exactly why Maresca is still rebuilding.
3 August 2026
Vitor Reis sends Maresca a quiet reminder in Inter draw
Vitor Reis delivered a composed second-half display in City's 1-1 draw with Inter, completing 44 of 46 passes and winning every aerial duel to state his case for a squad role.
2 August 2026
Semenyo's hunger gives City a glimpse of the winger Maresca demands
Antoine Semenyo spent the first half running at Inter's Andy Diouf, producing City's goal and showing exactly the directness Enzo Maresca demands from his wingers.
2 August 2026
Maresca's Kovacic Hint Leaves Little Room for Doubt
Enzo Maresca has hinted Mateo Kovacic will leave City before the window closes. The £30m signing from Chelsea looks surplus to requirements as the squad evolves.
2 August 2026
Hong Kong lessons: McAidoo shines as City's young guns test Inter
City's pre-season began with a shootout defeat to Inter, but Ryan McAidoo and the academy kids offered plenty of encouragement for the season ahead.
2 August 2026 Maresca's Academy Promise: McAidoo and Co. Given Pre-Season Audition
Enzo Maresca's first game as City boss ended in a shootout defeat to Inter, but the Italian's focus was on the academy — with Ryan McAidoo impressing and decisions deferred until...
2 August 2026
Rodri gamble backfires as City face losing prized asset for nothing
Rodri's failure to repay City's loyalty during his injury struggles has left the club facing the prospect of losing him to Real Madrid for a mediocre fee, with his contract...
2 August 2026
Maresca's first City outing ends in shootout loss but Blues boss sees encouraging signs
Enzo Maresca's first City game ended in a penalty shootout defeat to Inter in Hong Kong, but the new boss saw an encouraging second-half display from a patched-up side.
2 August 2026 McAidoo stakes his claim as City's winger search continues
Ryan McAidoo shone off the bench as City drew 1-1 with Inter in Hong Kong, leaving Enzo Maresca with food for thought as the club continue their winger search.
2 August 2026
City’s quiet rebuild: how the Blues are reshaping their squad
City’s transfer strategy has shifted from aggressive to quiet. The Blues are rebuilding their squad with less fanfare, focusing on structure over statement signings.
1 August 2026
City table revised levy plan as Premier League's £1.5bn EFL deal stalls
Manchester City have submitted a revised proposal to limit the transfer levy increase in the Premier League's £1.
1 August 2026 Real Madrid Stance on Rodri Revealed as City Hold Firm at €75m
Manchester City and Real Madrid are at a standoff over Rodri, with City holding firm on a €75m (£64m) asking price and Real yet to improve their opening offer, per journalist Luca...
1 August 2026
Merson: City could cash in on Rodri with Anderson arriving
Paul Merson believes City can afford to sell Rodri this summer, citing the £116m signing of Elliot Anderson as the reason. He questions how both would fit in midfield.
1 August 2026
City's academy wage power lands double blow on Arsenal
Manchester City have used their superior financial firepower to beat Arsenal to the signings of Jeremy Monga and Mishel Nduka, with wages proving decisive in both academy pursuits.
1 August 2026
Tonali reveals instant Tottenham decision as City's midfield rebuild takes shape
Sandro Tonali says he knew Tottenham was his next club within minutes of speaking to them, as City's midfield rebuild continues without the Italian.
1 August 2026
Foden: 'Fresh Start' After Two Seasons of Doubt
Phil Foden has signed a new City deal until 2030 and is determined to prove doubters wrong after a season of two halves. The Blues are backing him fully.
1 August 2026 McAidoo ready to seize his moment as City open preseason against Inter
Ryan McAidoo is eager to impress as City face Inter Milan in their first preseason friendly in Hong Kong, with academy players set for minutes.
1 August 2026