#Analysis
Manchester City analysis — detailed match analysis, player performance breakdowns, statistical insights, and expert opinion from Not Really Here.
Enzo Fernandez Shows Why Maresca Pushed So Hard to Bring Him to City
Enzo Fernandez impressed again as City beat Porto 2-0, and the deadline day signing says he is determined to repay Enzo Maresca's faith in him.
10 September 2026
Alan Smith Backs City to Finish Above Chelsea — But Not to Win the Title
Alan Smith believes Manchester City will finish second in the Premier League, ahead of Chelsea but behind Arsenal, with Opta's projections pointing to a similar outcome.
10 September 2026
Nunes: The greatest has gone, but City's new era has 'young energy'
Matheus Nunes on life after Pep Guardiola: the 'young energy' Maresca has brought, why he is the right man to succeed the greatest, and the process of integrating new faces.
8 September 2026
Anderson's record, AI trials and an unresolved £440m question: City's week before Porto
Elliot Anderson's record-breaking display, a new AI academy project, and fresh questions over the 115 charges — City's week before Porto has been busy.
7 September 2026
Premier League Sack Race: The Managers Already in the Firing Line
It's early days, but the Premier League sack race is already forming. David Tully lists the five managers most likely to lose their jobs as boards grow trigger-happy.
7 September 2026
Elliot Anderson's rapid City education impresses Maresca and Lampard alike
Elliot Anderson has started all three of City's Premier League games since his £116m summer move, impressing Maresca and earning praise from Coventry boss Frank Lampard after...
7 September 2026
Ndiaye's City debut shows promise, but the learning curve is steep
Iliman Ndiaye made his City debut in Saturday's 1-0 win over Coventry. Enzo Maresca was happy but stressed the winger needs time to learn the City way after just two training...
7 September 2026
Wharton's Palace exit 'agreed' — but City may have to wait another year
Adam Wharton has an 'informal agreement' to leave Crystal Palace next summer, with City among the clubs tracking the midfielder after their late enquiry was rejected.
6 September 2026
Lampard Backs Maresca to Thrive as Coventry Return to the Etihad
Frank Lampard returns to the Etihad with Coventry, praising Enzo Maresca's career and backing him to thrive following Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
5 September 2026
City Women handed PSG, Bayern and a first-ever meeting with Inter in new-look Champions League
City Women face PSG at home, Bayern away and a first-ever meeting with Inter in the Champions League league phase, with home matches at Joie Stadium.
4 September 2026
City Women's European return: What the Champions League draw holds
Manchester City's women return to the Champions League after a two-year absence, with the league phase draw set for Friday. Pot 3 brings guaranteed clashes with Europe's giants.
3 September 2026
Vitor Reis Set for First-Team Chance Under Maresca After Girona Loan
Vitor Reis will get his chance to impress Enzo Maresca this season after a loan spell at Girona.
5 September 2026
Guehi's Midfield Masterclass Gives Maresca a New-Look City
Marc Guehi's surprise midfield role against Bournemouth paid off, and the centre-back's versatility is giving Enzo Maresca plenty of options as City top the table.
4 September 2026
The €100m pivot City chased before settling on Bouaddi
Christian Falk claims City had Bayern's Aleksandar Pavlovic as their top midfield target and were ready to pay €100m before he opted to stay in Munich, leading them to Ayyoub...
4 September 2026
Build the new City around Cherki, Gallagher tells Maresca
Noel Gallagher has told Enzo Maresca to build City's new-look side around Rayan Cherki, not Haaland or £125m Enzo Fernandez, after the Frenchman's two-goal display at Crystal...
3 September 2026
Mukasa's London Stadium fireworks show why City sent him out
Divine Mukasa scores twice as West Ham beat Wolves 4-2, with the City loanee showing exactly why he was sent out for the season.
2 September 2026