#Analysis
Savinho Departs for Tottenham in £85m Deal as City's Summer Shuffle Continues
City confirm Savinho's £85m move to Tottenham, with £75m upfront. The Brazilian had been absent from recent squads, and the Blues now need attacking reinforcements before deadline...
25 August 2026
Maresca's Best XI: Guehi Back in Defence, Cherki Pulling the Strings
Maresca's first XI raised eyebrows with Guehi in midfield, but Bouaddi's arrival changes things.
25 August 2026
City Close In on Allan as Savinho Exit Looms
City have agreed a €40m plus add-ons deal for Palmeiras winger Allan, with documents being exchanged. The signing fills a gap left by Savinho's impending move to Tottenham.
24 August 2026
Maresca Plays Down Transfer Turmoil as City Close in on Bouaddi
Enzo Maresca remains calm amid a chaotic transfer window as City close in on Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Savinho and Omar Marmoush heading for the exit.
24 August 2026
Maresca hails 'very good' changes as late fightback stuns Bournemouth
Enzo Maresca's first home league game ended in a dramatic 2-1 win over Bournemouth, with a late comeback and praise for his substitutes.
24 August 2026
City's £86m Bouaddi gamble signals a midfield rebuild with a message
City have agreed a deal worth up to £86m for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, making the 18-year-old the most expensive teenager in Premier League history as the club rebuilds its...
24 August 2026
Gvardiol's Late Winner Masks City's Defensive Concerns in Maresca's Debut
Gvardiol's injury-time winner gave City a 2-1 opening-day win over Bournemouth in Maresca's first Premier League game, but defensive frailties and a lack of urgency remain...
24 August 2026
Rico Lewis under fire after Bournemouth scare – is it time for a change?
Rico Lewis faced heavy criticism after City's late 2-1 win over Bournemouth, with fans questioning his place in the starting XI after a difficult afternoon at right-back.
23 August 2026
O'Reilly ready to fill any role for City as midfield options thin out
Nico O'Reilly has told Enzo Maresca he is ready to play anywhere as City's midfield options thin out for the Bournemouth opener.
23 August 2026
Maresca's City Need More Than Possession Against Bournemouth
Enzo Maresca's City begin their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth, seeking a first league win after a Community Shield defeat.
23 August 2026 City Open Talks for Palmeiras Winger Allan as Savinho Exit Looms
City have opened talks with Palmeiras for winger Allan, who has agreed personal terms. The move comes as Savinho nears a Tottenham exit.
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
Guehi's quiet authority could define Maresca's new-look City defence
Marc Guehi's quiet leadership and composure could prove vital for Enzo Maresca's City, with his Community Shield cameo offering a glimpse of what he brings to the back line.
21 August 2026
City open Alex Scott talks as midfield rebuild gathers pace
City have opened talks with Bournemouth over Alex Scott as the midfield rebuild accelerates following Rodri's exit to Barcelona, with Bouaddi close and Enzo Fernandez still a...
19 August 2026
Donnarumma's City puzzle: Maresca's plan to smooth the rough edges
Gianluigi Donnarumma remains a puzzle for City. Maresca is working on his distribution and set-piece play, while his shot-stopping remains world-class.
18 August 2026 Maresca's City blueprint takes shape — and it looks nothing like Guardiola's
Enzo Maresca's City will keep possession but change the structure — two deep midfielders, wider wingers, and a different player profile. The preseason tour showed it.
15 August 2026