#Maresca
Enzo Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager in summer 2025. Follow all the latest news, match reports, tactical analysis, and in-depth coverage of Maresca's time at the Etihad on Not Really Here.
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
Anderson's Community Shield Showing Hints at Rodri Succession Plan
Elliot Anderson's Community Shield display offers clues about City's Rodri succession plan, as the club closes in on Ayyoub Bouaddi in a distinct but complementary midfield role.
18 August 2026
The Enzo Fernandez puzzle: why City's interest in a divisive figure makes sense
City's midfield rebuild is underway after Bernardo Silva's exit and Rodri's expected move to Barcelona, with Enzo Fernandez a persistent target despite the deadline passing.
17 August 2026
Rodri's Barcelona Exit Leaves City Scrambling for a Midfield Answer
Manchester City have accepted a £65million offer for Rodri, who made it clear he wanted to join Barcelona. The club now face the task of finding a replacement.
17 August 2026
Neto's £100m Price Tag Leaves City's Wing Hunt in Limbo
Chelsea's £100m asking price for Pedro Neto complicates City's wing pursuit, with Al-Hilal joining the race and Savinho's exit still unresolved.
17 August 2026
Giroud Sees Shades of Kante in City Target Bouaddi
Olivier Giroud compares Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi to N'Golo Kante, Patrick Vieira and Sergio Busquets, as the 18-year-old midfielder is linked with a big-money move to the Etihad.
17 August 2026
Community Shield reality check: Maresca's City era starts with a 3-0 Arsenal lesson
City's Community Shield defeat to Arsenal exposed rust and defensive frailties, but Khusanov and Dias offered hope in a 3-0 loss.
17 August 2026
Foden vs Cherki: The Number Ten Debate That Will Define City's Opening Weekend
Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki are battling for City's number ten role. Foden has a full preseason behind him, but Cherki's sharp cameo against Arsenal has made the selection call...
17 August 2026
Five lessons from City's Community Shield humbling at the hands of Arsenal
City were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by Arsenal in the Community Shield, with individual errors and a lightning-fast start proving costly in Cardiff.
16 August 2026 City Keep Dialling On Fernandez Despite Chelsea Deadline Passing
Manchester City are still chasing Enzo Fernandez despite Chelsea's £120m deadline passing, with a bid expected only once Rodri's Barcelona move is wrapped up.
16 August 2026
Neto's Saudi switch leaves City and Arsenal chasing shadows
Pedro Neto looks set to join Al Hilal, ending City, Arsenal and Tottenham's pursuit. Chelsea recoup near their £54m outlay as the winger heads to Saudi Arabia.
16 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
Reijnders' £52m Saudi move signals a swift midfield reset at City
Tijjani Reijnders is closing in on a £52m move to Al Qadsiah after just one year at City, with Elliot Anderson set to benefit from a thinning midfield.
16 August 2026
Ndiaye price tag set as City weigh up wide options
Everton want £80m for Iliman Ndiaye, with City, United and Arsenal circling. City's interest could hinge on the futures of Grealish and Savinho.
15 August 2026
Maresca backs record signing Anderson to fill Bernardo's boots
Elliot Anderson makes his City debut in the Community Shield against Arsenal, with Maresca backing the £116m record signing to replace Bernardo Silva and win a first trophy.
15 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