#Analysis
Manchester City analysis — detailed match analysis, player performance breakdowns, statistical insights, and expert opinion from Not Really Here.
City's New Midfield Axis Steps Out of the Shadows
City's 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford showed how Enzo Maresca's new midfield is coping without Rodri and Bernardo Silva, with Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez stepping up.
15 September 2026
Enzo Fernandez's £125m Derby Display: The Numbers That Show Why Maresca Wanted Him
Enzo Fernandez covered over 10.25km and made twice as many sprints as any other midfielder in City's 1-0 derby win over United, showing why Maresca wanted him.
15 September 2026
Haaland to Spain in 2027? Why City Aren't Losing Sleep Over the Latest Transfer Chatter
Reports from Spain suggest Barcelona and Real Madrid believe Erling Haaland could consider a move in 2027, but City's position remains unchanged.
15 September 2026
City's 199th Derby Win: The VAR Call That Went Their Way After Years of Old Trafford Heartbreak
Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in the 199th derby, but Ref Pro later admitted Haaland's winning goal shouldn't have stood.
15 September 2026
Haaland embraces figurehead role as ten-man City grind out derby win at Old Trafford
Erling Haaland's second-half display in City's 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford underlined his growing status as the figurehead of Enzo Maresca's new-look side.
15 September 2026
Marc Guéhi Proves His Worth as Ten-Man City Edge Derby Thriller
Marc Guéhi's commanding display helped ten-man Manchester City secure a derby win at Old Trafford, with Erling Haaland scoring the winner.
14 September 2026
Iliman Ndiaye's Half-Time Introduction Proves Decisive as Ten-Man Manchester City Win at Old Trafford
Iliman Ndiaye's half-time introduction transformed ten-man Manchester City, whose 1-0 win at Old Trafford was built on his nine possession recoveries and a decisive role in Erling...
14 September 2026
Ten-Man City Win at Old Trafford as Haaland Haunts United Again
Manchester City won 1-0 at Old Trafford despite Phil Foden's 23rd-minute red card. Erling Haaland's controversial goal sealed the points as United failed to capitalise on their...
13 September 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi: The 18-year-old Ready for the Old Trafford Stage
Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, is ready for the Manchester derby after impressing in his first City start against Porto.
13 September 2026 Haaland's header threat gives City derby edge at Old Trafford
Erling Haaland's five goals in three games and his record of eight in ten derbies make him City's key weapon at Old Trafford today.
13 September 2026
Manchester City Must Control Transitions in Derby Clash, Warns Maresca
Manchester City face Manchester United today with Enzo Maresca warning his side to be careful in transitions and cover space in behind to avoid being exploited by United's pace.
13 September 2026
Enzo Fernandez: Two Written Transfer Requests, One £125m Move to City
Enzo Fernandez submitted two written transfer requests and saw his Chelsea relationships break down before completing a £125m move to Manchester City on Deadline Day.
12 September 2026
Grealish Faces Final Year As City Exit Looms
Jack Grealish is into the final year of his Manchester City contract, with a free transfer exit on the cards after another loan move to Everton.
11 September 2026
City Weigh Up Paul Wanner Move as Liverpool and Real Madrid Circle PSV Midfielder
Manchester City are reportedly among the clubs tracking PSV Eindhoven's Paul Wanner, with Liverpool and Real Madrid also linked and Bayern Munich monitoring the 20-year-old...
11 September 2026
Anderson and Cherki brace for Old Trafford hostility as City chase fifth straight win
Elliot Anderson and Rayan Cherki face a hostile Old Trafford reception as City chase a fifth straight win in Sunday's Manchester derby.
11 September 2026
Dias and Guehi: The Centre-Back Pairing City Have Been Waiting For
Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi have formed an underrated partnership at the heart of City's defence, and their performances against Porto suggest they're ready for the derby.
10 September 2026