#Premier League
Manchester City's Premier League campaign — fixtures, results, match reports, and title race updates from England's top flight. Not Really Here covers every twist and turn of City's league season.
Doku out of Bournemouth opener as calf injury disrupts start to new City deal
Jeremy Doku will miss City's Premier League opener against Bournemouth after a calf injury, with Enzo Maresca confirming a two-to-three-week absence.
21 August 2026
Maresca's Honest Admission on Rodri's Exit as City's Midfield Reset Takes Shape
Enzo Maresca admits it's difficult to keep players who want to leave as Rodri's exit to Barcelona reshapes City's midfield plans, with Savinho also seeking a move.
21 August 2026
City close in on Bouaddi as Rodri replacement nears completion
Manchester City are closing in on 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi as the long-term replacement for Rodri, with a deal expected to be finalised soon after months of...
21 August 2026
Marmoush on the verge of Spurs switch as City talks reach advanced stage
Omar Marmoush has agreed personal terms with Tottenham as City and Spurs hold advanced talks over a £75m move, with Savinho also heading to north London.
21 August 2026
Haaland's Fast Starts Could Be City's Best Friend in a Summer of Change
With Rodri, Reijnders and likely Savinho departing, Erling Haaland's fast starts could be key for Enzo Maresca's City as they face Bournemouth.
21 August 2026
Savinho's £85m Tottenham Move Signals a Changing of the Guard at City
Manchester City agree £85m deal with Tottenham for Savinho, with talks ongoing for Omar Marmoush. A window of significant change under new manager Enzo Maresca.
21 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
Grealish Takes No.18 as City Face Contract Crossroads
Jack Grealish will wear No.18 for City in 2026/27, with the winger entering the final year of his contract amid uncertainty over his long-term future.
21 August 2026
City's Wharton enquiry meets a firm Palace wall
City's enquiry for Adam Wharton has been knocked back by Crystal Palace, who have no intention of selling the midfielder this summer.
21 August 2026
Gonzalez Breaks Silence on City Future as Newcastle Circle
Nico Gonzalez insists he is happy at Manchester City and doesn't want to leave, despite Newcastle United's reported interest in the midfielder during the final days of the...
20 August 2026
City rush to fill Rodri void as Wharton odds tumble
City have become bookmakers' favourites to sign Adam Wharton after Rodri's exit to Barcelona, but Crystal Palace insist the midfielder is not for sale.
20 August 2026
City Cast Wide Net for Savinho Successor as Palmeiras Play Hardball Over Elias
City are working on a deal for Palmeiras winger Allan Elias as Savinho pushes for a Tottenham move, with Pedro Neto among alternatives.
20 August 2026 Marmoush and Savinho: Tottenham's £140m gamble on City's cast-offs
Tottenham are closing in on Man City duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho, with a £140m double deal in the works that could push their summer spending past £450m.
20 August 2026
Milan's Leao-Dias Swap Talk: A Transfer Fantasy With a Familiar Smell
Milan and Jorge Mendes are exploring a swap deal involving Rafael Leao and Ruben Dias, but wages and valuation gaps make it an unlikely proposition.
20 August 2026 City eye Palmeiras winger Allan as Savinho exit looms
City are reportedly preparing for Savinho's exit by targeting Palmeiras winger Allan, though the Brazilian club have so far resisted all approaches.
20 August 2026
Bouaddi closing in as City reshape midfield with record-breaking intent
City are in the final stages of negotiations with Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the 18-year-old waiting to travel for a medical as the midfield rebuild continues.
20 August 2026