Match Previews
Bournemouth test offers City the chance to reset after Wembley disappointment
City open their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth at the Etihad, seeking to bounce back from last weekend's Community Shield defeat to Arsenal.
23 August 2026
Doku's Absence Hands Grealish a Chance to Prove His Worth Again
Jeremy Doku's calf injury has ruled him out of City's Premier League opener, giving Jack Grealish a chance to prove his worth on the left flank.
22 August 2026
Opening day stats: Haaland's record, Bournemouth's streak and a new era at the Etihad
City begin life after Guardiola against an in-form Bournemouth side. A look at the stats behind Sunday's opening day clash at the Etihad.
22 August 2026
City begin league era under Maresca with Bournemouth test at the Etihad
City begin the Premier League era under Maresca at home to Bournemouth, with Doku injured, Grealish in line to start and transfer business still ongoing.
22 August 2026
Community Shield: City's first chance at silverware arrives with questions
City open their 2026-27 season against Arsenal in the Community Shield, with Maresca eyeing early silverware and a few selection questions to answer.
16 August 2026
Marmoush and Savinho Set to Start as Haaland Warms Bench for Arsenal Clash
Enzo Maresca takes charge of his first competitive City game against Arsenal at the Millennium Stadium, with Marmoush and Savinho starting and Haaland on the bench.
13 August 2026
City's Asian tour ends with Atletico test before Community Shield focus
City wrap up their Asian tour with a friendly against Atletico Madrid, the last test before the Community Shield against Arsenal and the start of Maresca's competitive reign.
9 August 2026
Why City's Seoul Showdown With Atleti Matters More Than a Typical Friendly
With only three friendlies this summer, City's Seoul clash with Atlético carries extra weight as Maresca looks to fine-tune his side before the season begins.
5 August 2026
McAidoo out of Seoul clash but shoulder issue is minor, insists Maresca
Ryan McAidoo will miss City's Seoul friendly with a minor shoulder injury, but Maresca insists it's nothing important. Savinho and Semenyo are set to cover the wide areas.
4 August 2026
City's Seoul Search for First Win of the Maresca Era
Manchester City face K-League All Stars for the first time on Wednesday, seeking their first win under Enzo Maresca after a 1-1 draw with Inter Milan in Hong Kong.
4 August 2026
Maresca’s first City XI: Donnarumma starts, Foden captains against Inter
Enzo Maresca names a strong starting XI for his first game as Manchester City manager, with Phil Foden captaining the side against Inter Milan in Hong Kong.
1 August 2026 Brazil v Norway: Will Haaland prevail again?
Brazil's five-time world champions have not lifted the trophy since 2002, but under Carlo Ancelotti they have found a way through the group stage and a tense last-32 tie.
5 July 2026 City v Newcastle Preview
City hope to cut the gap at the top of the Premier League to a single point with victory at Newcastle on Saturday. Pep Guardiola says it is too early in the campaign to talk about the title race.
20 June 2026 Team News for Liverpool Clash
Pep Guardiola confirmed that Rodri is unlikely to feature this weekend, as City prepare to face a resurgent Liverpool at the Etihad.
7 November 2025 City Must Deliver Against High-Flying Bournemouth
City welcome Bournemouth to the Etihad on Sunday, looking to get their Premier League campaign back on track.
2 November 2025 Lie down and think of Arsenal
City’s week has been a balancing act: dispatch United, tick off Napoli, then cram in a quick nap before heading to Arsenal. The final leg arrives on Sunday, and it promises to be the most awkward of the lot.
19 September 2025