Manchester City

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East Manchester club based on the Etihad Campus.

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Enzo Maresca

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City eye fast start against Brighton at the Etihad
Manchester Evening News · 2026-08-05 · positive
Pep Guardiola confirms his squad returned from tour in good shape ahead of Brighton's visit.
Haaland edges Manchester City past Coventry as Fernández sparkles on debut
The Guardian · 2026-09-05 ·
Enzo Fernández started for Manchester City after Nico O’Reilly’s back injury during the warm-up and sparkled, showing why the club paid a British-record-equalling £125m for the midfielder. The winner came courtesy of Erling Haaland’s 300th goal in club football and Fernández had a key part, feeding Antoine Semeny…
Enzo Fernandez gets emergency Manchester City debut after last-minute injury blow
talkSPORT · 2026-09-05 ·
Women’s Super League: Shaw doubles up to give Manchester City winning start
The Guardian · 2026-09-06 ·
<ul><li>Striker scores twice to sink Birmingham</li><li>Arsenal, Palace, Spurs and Liverpool win</li></ul>Some things just feel inevitable. Some strikers just feel inevitable. Despite a new season, a fresh start and new opponents, it is still the same storyline for Manchester City: …
Maresca eyes rest for busy dad Haaland as Manchester City prepare for Porto
The Guardian · 2026-09-07 ·
<ul><li>Norwegian forward has played every minute of season</li><li>Parenting duties have changed player’s ‘priorities’</li></ul>Enzo Maresca believes Erling Haaland has become “complete” as his priorities have changed after the birth of the Manchester City No 9’s son two years ago.Haaland ha…
Financial expert says Premier League have ‘screwed up' Manchester City case amid ex-chairman's explosive take
talkSPORT · 2026-09-08 ·
Haaland double gives Manchester City ideal Champions League start in Porto
The Guardian · 2026-09-08 ·
Enzo Maresca admitted a liking for the “boom-boom” of house music, then oversaw a gritty performance that ended with Manchester City enjoying the sweet notes of victory.They had lost six of their past nine away games in the competition and also lost the 2021 Champions League final at this venue, so to beat…
Haaland strikes twice as Manchester City secure win at Porto
BBC Sport · 2026-09-09 ·
Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City open their Champions League campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory away to Porto.
Chelsea hand Pedro Neto new deal in wake of his rejecting Manchester City
The Guardian · 2026-09-11 ·
<ul><li>Winger shining after summer pursuit by several clubs</li><li>Chelsea felt selling Fernández to City was right move</li></ul>Chelsea have rewarded Pedro Neto’s strong start to the season and commitment to the club by handing the winger a new contract. The Portugal international had summer int…
Manchester City recover from Foden red card as Haaland wins derby at United
The Guardian · 2026-09-13 ·
“Enzo, Enzo, Enzo, in your head” was how delirious Manchester City fans regaled Enzo Fernández who after a star role in a memorable victory surely has instant cult hero status.This 199th derby was won by Erling Haaland’s ninth strike in the fixture but the visitors’ totem was their new No 17. He was the ke…
Maresca says Manchester City still waiting for apology after incorrect 2023 derby goal
The Guardian · 2026-09-16 ·
<ul><li>United won game after controversial Fernandes equaliser</li><li>City to blood youngsters for Carabao Cup game against Norwich</li></ul>Enzo Maresca says Manchester United cannot complain about <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/13/michael-carrick-var-erling-haaland-manche…
Manchester City v Norwich City: Carabao Cup third round – live
The Guardian · 2026-09-17 ·
<ul><li>Carabao Cup match news from the 7.30pm BST kick-off</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Live scores</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/16/enzo-maresca-manchester-city-apology-2023-derby-goal">Maresca waits on 2023 apology</a> | <a href="mailto:Micha…
Floyd Samba’s debut double lifts Manchester City to Carabao Cup win over Norwich
The Guardian · 2026-09-17 ·
Floyd Samba lit up this tie with a debut that will have the 17-year-old grinning for a while as it featured a superb goal in each half that ensured Manchester City advanced to face Brighton in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup.Samba has an older brother by a year, Tyrone, who is also in the academy, their fat…
Women’s Super League: Lauren Hemp hits double as Manchester City see off lively Liverpool
The Guardian · 2026-09-18 ·
Manchester City continued their winning start to the new Women’s Super League season but the defending champions needed a 90th-minute own goal from Grace Fisk to help them edge past an ever-improving Liverpool side after an entertaining game in which Lauren Hemp scored twice.Fisk inadvertently turned Grace…
Semenyo helps perfect Manchester City edge out Sunderland after Brobbey hat-trick
The Guardian · 2026-09-20 ·
Manchester City and Sunderland shared eight goals in a madcap contest that Enzo Maresca’s side won 5-3 to stay top of the Premier League table with five wins from five.Antoine Semenyo’s two goals either side of half-time, plus strikes by Enzo Fernández, Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland sealed the victory fo…
Maresca dismisses title talk as ‘too early’ after Manchester City take over at the top
The Guardian · 2026-09-20 ·
<ul><li>‘I prefer to win 1-0 than 5-3 but expected a difficult game’</li><li>Semenyo scored twice in 5-3 victory against Sunderland</li></ul>Enzo Maresca dismissed Manchester City pulling ahead in the title race after <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/20/manchester-city-sunderl…
Arsenal battered in Brighton as Manchester City go clear | Football Weekly – video
The Guardian · 2026-09-21 ·
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/maxrushden.bsky.social">Max Rushden</a> is joined by <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/barryglendenning.bsky.social">Barry Glendenning</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/will-unwin.bsky.social">Will Unwin</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/larssivertsen.bsky.social">La…
Wamser rescues point for Manchester City in WCL fightback at Bayern Munich
The Guardian · 2026-09-22 ·
Manchester City produced a gutsy performance to fight back from 2-0 down and earn a draw away to Bayern Munich. A tough first half saw José Barcala’s side take the lead through Giulia Gwinn before a Kerstin Casparij own goal doubled their lead. But goals from Beth Mead and Carlotta Wamser saw the visitors take ho…
Manchester City v Premier League: how the legal teams lined up
The Guardian · 2026-09-25 ·
David Pannick may not earn as much as Erling Haaland but the club spared no expense to defend themselves against more than 100 charges The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/25/manchester-city-found-guilty-of-breaking-premier-leagues-financial-fair-play-rules">result is finally in</a> f…
Manchester City timeline: trophies, transfers and more than 100 charges
The Guardian · 2026-09-25 ·
Since the Sheikh Mansour-led takeover in 2008, City have swept up trophies and signed stars amid conflict with football authorities over spending<ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/25/manchester-city-found-guilty-of-breaking-premier-leagues-financial-fair-play-rules">City found g…
Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo reflects on ‘tough summer’ after collapse of Manchester City move
The Guardian · 2026-09-25 ·
<ul><li>Dutchman’s second son died during pregnancy in June</li><li>‘If I have no control over the situation, I will not worry’</li></ul>Cody Gakpo has reflected on a “very tough” summer that ended with the collapse of a transfer to Manchester City, revealing Liverpool changed their minds about lett…
Manchester City charges explained: Will they be relegated and will they be stripped of their titles?
talkSPORT · 2026-09-25 ·
Manchester City found guilty of breaking Premier League’s financial fair play rules
The Guardian · 2026-09-25 ·
<ul><li>City face sanctions after more than 100 rule breaches</li><li>Club insists it is innocent and is expected to appeal</li></ul>Manchester City have been found guilty of the vast majority of more than a hundred charges related to breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, throwing Englis…
We Manchester City fans fear relegation and losing trophies … but club are bang to rights
The Guardian · 2026-09-25 ·
Despite attempts to legally filibuster the charges out of existence for the past three years, we’ve rightfully failedIt couldn’t have been more prophetic. In 2008, 15 years before Manchester City were charged with financial fraud, fans started singing “City’s going down with a billion in the bank” to the t…
Rodri insists Manchester City ‘deserved’ success despite FFP guilty verdict
The Guardian · 2026-09-25 ·
<ul><li>‘I believe in the justice system and innocence of the club’</li><li>Midfielder ended glittering spell with City this year</li></ul>Rodri says nobody can take away Manchester City players’ success and still believes in his former club’s innocence despite reports they have been <a href="https:…
Manchester City guilty verdict ‘a historic decision’, says whistleblower Rui Pinto
The Guardian · 2026-09-25 ·
<ul><li>Football Leaks founder’s information triggered probes</li><li>Has faced legal issues and lives under police protection</li></ul>Years after <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/mar/05/rui-pinto-criminal-or-whistleblower-the-story-of-the-man-behind-football-leaks">his leaks shoo…
Manchester City verdict latest, England v Spain buildup, WSL and more – live
The Guardian · 2026-09-26 ·
<ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/manchestercity">Manchester City news</a> and Nations League buildup</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Today’s games</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/25/england-spain-football-daily-newsletter">Read F…
Manchester City verdict: what happens next, will club appeal and could they be relegated?
The Guardian · 2026-09-26 ·
We analyse what City must do to appeal, why even that might not be the end of the legal wrangling, and the penalties that could await if the verdict is upheldManchester City <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/25/manchester-city-found-guilty-of-breaking-premier-leagues-financial-fair-pla…
Ever feel you’ve been cheated? Consequences could be profound after Manchester City guilty verdict | Jonathan Wilson
The Guardian · 2026-09-27 ·
Premier League could be hit hard by aftermath, while Manchester City fans may know they took 30 years to recover from a guilty verdict in 1906So it turns out none of that was real. Nothing that happened in English football between 2009-10 and 2017-18 that involved Manchester City actually happened. City be…
Watch: Manchester City vs The Premier League
BBC Sport · 2026-09-25 ·
BBC Sport traces how the disciplinary case against Manchester City unfolded.
Tony Pulis says he and Stoke were ‘cheated’ in 2011 FA Cup final after Manchester City verdict
The Guardian · 2026-09-27 ·
<ul><li>Manchester City won match 1-0 after goal by Yaya Touré</li><li>Club deny wrongdoing and say ‘process is ongoing’</li></ul>Tony Pulis has said his Stoke City team was “cheated” out of the 2011 FA Cup after Manchester City <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/25/manchester-ci…
Mancini refers to ‘double’ Manchester City contract and says it ‘isn’t my problem’
The Guardian · 2026-09-28 ·
<ul><li>Coach alleged to have been paid for advisory work</li><li>Mancini says City ‘not guilty’ after Premier League ruling</li></ul>Roberto Mancini appeared to acknowledge he had “a double contract” when he managed Manchester City after the club were <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2…
The Manchester City verdict and England run world champions close – Football Weekly
The Guardian · 2026-09-28 ·
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/maxrushden.bsky.social">Max Rushden</a> is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, John Brewin and Kieran Maguire as Manchester City are found guilty of the vast majority of the disciplinary charges brought against them by the Premier League. <a href="https://www.theguardi…
Football Daily | Manchester City come out swinging haymakers after charges galore
The Guardian · 2026-09-28 ·
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/info/2022/nov/14/football-daily-email-sign-up">Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!</a>Football Daily wasn’t alone in spending the weekend wondering if we might have a legal case against Manchester City, while pondering what fiscal value …
Pochettino: Manchester City verdicts show fans ‘lived through an era of deception’
The Guardian · 2026-09-28 ·
<ul><li>US manager says finding right punishment is ‘really hard’</li><li>Man City <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/25/manchester-city-found-guilty-of-breaking-premier-leagues-financial-fair-play-rules">found guilty</a> of majority of 100-plus charges</li><li><a href="https://a…
David Squires on … the Manchester City verdict and Nations League tensions
The Guardian · 2026-09-29 ·
Our cartoonist on the Premier League’s ruling finally being revealed and Israel v Republic of Ireland<ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/david-squires">Buy a cartoon</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/dec/04/david-squires-picks-his-fa…
The Manchester City case shows us how the global mega-rich now expect to operate with impunity | Jonathan Liew
The Guardian · 2026-09-29 ·
When transnational alliances have scarcely been weaker, the way the club was allegedly run offers a bleak vision of a world driven by brute power and wealthThe cache of leaked emails and documents that would eventually <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/nov/06/manchester-city-uefa-financial…
Manchester City found guilty on all Premier League charges over rule breaches
The Guardian · 2026-09-29 ·
<ul><li>‘Sham’ contracts helped inflate revenues by £900m</li><li>Commission finds club guilty over nine-season period</li></ul>Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-season period, the league has announce…
Manchester City found guilty of all charges as PL releases statement
Sky Sports · 2026-09-29 ·
Sky Sports chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol breaks the news that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of financial rules.
Wayne Rooney says Manchester City should not be stripped of titles for rules breach
The Guardian · 2026-09-29 ·
<ul><li>‘I wouldn’t feel comfortable … I don’t think we deserved it’</li><li>Manchester United finished second to City in 2011-12</li></ul>Wayne Rooney does not believe it would be appropriate for Manchester City to be stripped of titles for breaching Premier League financial rules, even if it gave …
A-Leagues launch clouded by Manchester City cheating scandal as APL vows to review findings
The Guardian · 2026-09-30 ·
Australia’s football season to begin under a pall as Melbourne City shares owners with the Premier League giant found guilty of unprecedented breaches The Premier League’s finding that Manchester City is guilty of breaching financial rules is already rippling across the football world, overshadowing Wednes…
Manchester City CEO Soriano says guilty verdicts are ‘a Premier League conspiracy theory’
The Guardian · 2026-09-29 ·
<ul><li>Soriano: the case is based on ‘a single false accusation’</li><li>Club to appeal after verdict on more than 100 charges</li></ul>Manchester City’s chief executive, Ferran Soriano, has said the guilty verdicts against the club for breaches of financial rules are based on “a single false accus…
Disguised funding and dishonest witnesses: key findings in Manchester City case
The Guardian · 2026-09-29 ·
After the Premier League published the ‘core decision’ of its independent commission, we pick out the main elementsThe independent commission’s “core decision” is a 40-page document which appears to confirm the worst interpretation of Manchester City’s behaviour. Central to the finding that the club were g…
‘Throw your medals in the bin,’ Roy Keane tells Manchester City players
The Guardian · 2026-09-30 ·
<ul><li>‘They won the titles because cheating was going on’</li><li>Micah Richards says he is ‘devastated and heartbroken’</li></ul>The former Manchester United captain Roy Keane said he would throw the “medals in the bin” if he were a Manchester City player following <a href="https://www.theguardia…
'There are no winners' - Redknapp saddened by Manchester City guilty verdict
Sky Sports · 2026-09-30 ·
Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp has his say on the guilty verdict handed out to Manchester City and is concerned by the effect it could have on football as a whole.
Manchester City could be forced to pay Premier League up to £50m in legal costs
The Guardian · 2026-09-30 ·
<ul><li>Club have been found guilty of breaking financial rules</li><li>City deny wrongdoing, saying it is a ‘conspiracy theory’</li></ul>Manchester City are set to owe the Premier League tens of millions of pounds in compensation for legal costs <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/se…
The Premier League v Manchester City and England beat Czechia – Football Weekly
The Guardian · 2026-09-30 ·
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/maxrushden.bsky.social">Max Rushden</a> is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Dan Bardell as the Premier League release their verdict on Manchester City and England win 2-0 in Prague <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2026/sep/30/the-premier-league-…
‘I am here more than ever’: Guardiola backs Manchester City owners over guilty verdicts
The Guardian · 2026-09-30 ·
<ul><li>I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club’</li><li>Former City chair Bernstein calls for directors to quit</li></ul>Pep Guardiola has thrown his support behind Manchester City after the club <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/29/manchester-city-found-guilty-a…
Andy Burnham admits to ‘concern’ if Manchester City lose their owners after guilty verdicts
The Guardian · 2026-09-30 ·
<ul><li>Club ‘a huge partner in building modern Manchester’</li><li>Independent Football Regulator monitoring case</li></ul>Andy Burnham has said he would be “really concerned” to lose Manchester City’s owners as a result of the club being found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League rul…
Rival clubs feel relegating Manchester City to Championship would not be enough
The Guardian · 2026-09-30 ·
<ul><li>Premier League executives pushing for severe punishment</li><li>City maintain they are ‘innocent of the accusations’</li></ul>The Premier League will face pressure from Manchester City’s rivals to push for a sanction that will result in a prolonged absence from the top flight after the club …
Manchester City whistleblower Rui Pinto no longer a protected witness in Portugal
The Guardian · 2026-09-30 ·
<ul><li>Work provided information concerning City’s finances</li><li>He called City decision ‘historic for English football’</li></ul>Rui Pinto, whose leaks of private documents helped to trigger the Premier League’s investigation into Manchester City’s financial affairs, will no longer be a protect…
Manchester City scandal latest as Pep Guardiola speaks | Football Weekly – video
The Guardian · 2026-10-01 ·
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/maxrushden.bsky.social">Max Rushden</a> is joined by <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/barryglendenning.bsky.social">Barry Glendenning</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/philippeauclair.bsky.social">Philippe Auclair</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/alimaxwell.bsky.so…
Manchester City fans are right to feel angry – now they need to direct it at the owners | Will Unwin
The Guardian · 2026-10-01 ·
Success under the Abu Dhabi regime made supporters feel proud, but they can only really get those feelings back under new custodiansAmid the hundreds of thousands of words written and spoken about Manchester City being found guilty of serious breaches of Premier League rules, maybe Roberto Mancini’s were t…
Andy Burnham’s Manchester City comments stir fresh tensions with Premier League
The Guardian · 2026-10-01 ·
<ul><li>Government said to be unhappy at lack of warning</li><li>Burnham previously criticised league’s Everton sanction</li></ul>Andy Burnham’s intervention in the Manchester City debate has revived tensions between the Premier League and the prime minister.Government officials are understoo…
The ultra-rich face … accountability? Manchester City and Clippers verdicts show it’s possible | Leander Schaerlaeckens
The Guardian · 2026-10-01 ·
The sports world has accomplished a rare feat: calling out industrial-scale cheating on both sides of the Atlantic<ul><li><a href="https://ablink.editorial.theguardian.com/ss/c/u001.HesXJ57d0x1owJZ-aZPL3dMFWr92HeUFQk2v_wBSJ_UtgE-pwHb4UgXNOWZZo0YVZJBNA466czTQIHYkKVqTI9FbndSRgUGOn_atIxvHB4OIEEz2m_wGI6wjCftko…
Manchester City v Real Madrid: Women’s Champions League – live
The Guardian · 2026-10-01 ·
⚽ Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off ⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Live scores</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/01/womens-ballon-dor-2026-power-rankings-will-a-new-winner-be-crowned">Ballon d’Or power rankings</a> | <a href="mailto:daniel.harr…
Criminal or saviour? Manchester City whistleblower Rui Pinto splits opinion
The Guardian · 2026-10-01 ·
Pinto, whose leaks of private documents prompted the investigation into Manchester City, is understood to fear for his safetyMore than a decade after Rui Pinto set up the Football Leaks website in a crusade triggered by the Fifa scandal in 2015, he finds himself in the middle of a growing storm. The former…
Shaw secures WCL draw against Real Madrid as Manchester City show spirit after week of turmoil
The Guardian · 2026-10-01 ·
Manchester City played out a high-quality draw with Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League after an unprecedented week of off-field tension at the English club.The result – which was a fair reflection of an even but entertaining game – left both sides with two points from their opening two fixtures, b…
Why Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters
BBC Sport · 2026-10-01 ·
The prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football.
Manchester City face appeal deadline, Nations League news and more: football – live
The Guardian · 2026-10-02 ·
<ul><li>Updates on Manchester City and Nations League news</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/fixtures">Fixtures</a> | Get <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/info/2022/nov/14/football-daily-email-sign-up">Football Daily</a> | And you can <a href="mailto:billy.munday@theguardian.com">em…
Manchester City verdict has significant implications for game’s integrity, warns FA
The Guardian · 2026-10-02 ·
<ul><li>FA has the power to charge club and individuals</li><li>It will assess action once appeal process is over</li></ul>The Football Association has confirmed it has powers to take disciplinary action against Manchester City and key individuals at the club in the governing body’s first comment si…
Andy Burnham urged by Lib Dems to reveal all meetings with owners of Manchester City
The Guardian · 2026-10-02 ·
<ul><li>Burnham should also declare City hospitality, party says</li><li>PM said he would be concerned if owners forced to sell</li></ul>Andy Burnham is facing calls from the Liberal Democrats to publish details of all his meetings with Manchester City’s owners, the Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG), an…
Football Daily | Manchester City lace up their gloves ready for another round. Bring your dinner
The Guardian · 2026-10-02 ·
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/info/2022/nov/14/football-daily-email-sign-up">Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!</a>Seven days <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/25/manchester-city-found-guilty-of-breaking-premier-leagues-financial-fair-play-rules…
Manchester City whistleblower Rui Pinto to leave Portugal over safety fears
The Guardian · 2026-10-02 ·
<ul><li>Pinto has witness protection status removed</li><li>His lawyers will appeal and say his situation is ‘critical’</li></ul>Rui Pinto has revealed he is preparing to leave Portugal because he fears for his safety after being informed that his participation in the country’s witness protection pr…
England and Scotland back in Nations League action; Manchester City latest – matchday live
The Guardian · 2026-10-03 ·
<ul><li>All the latest before Saturday’s Nations League action</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Today’s fixtures</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/tables">Latest tables</a> | And you can <a href="mailto:matchday.live@theguardian.com">mail us</a></li></ul>…
Manchester City whistleblower ready to help UK authorities in return for protection
The Guardian · 2026-10-03 ·
<ul><li>Rui Pinto faces loss of witness safeguarding in Portugal</li><li>More documents over City affairs may be made available</li></ul>Rui Pinto, whose leaks helped to trigger the Premier League’s investigation into Manchester City’s financial affairs, is prepared to help authorities in the…
Manchester City v Arsenal: Women’s Super League – live
The Guardian · 2026-10-04 ·
⚽️ WSL updates from 4.30pm BST ⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/series/moving-the-goalposts">Read Moving the Goalposts</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/guardian_sport/?hl=en">Follow us on Instagram</a>GOAL! West Ham 0-2 Chelsea (Walsh 80) An emphatic finish from…
England hammer Croatia and Manchester City get their appeal on | Football Weekly – video
The Guardian · 2026-10-05 ·
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/maxrushden.bsky.social">Max Rushden</a> is joined by <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/barryglendenning.bsky.social">Barry Glendenning</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jonawils.bsky.social">Jonathan Wilson</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/robyniocowen.bsky.social">…
‘Corrupted his thinking' - Paul Scholes questioned for demanding 12th Premier League medal amid Manchester City fallout
talkSPORT · 2026-10-06 ·
‘Those memories are ours and no verdict changes that’: Manchester City fans’ views
The Guardian · 2026-10-08 ·
While most supporters seem to want to get behind the club, some fear actions of the owners will divide fanbaseNicola Schofield, City fan for more than 40 years: One of my (million) concerns, as someone who feels angry with the owners, is if the owners’ strategy causes a split in the fanbas…
Manchester City go to Anfield and is Eckert’s Spygate ban too lenient? | Football Weekly video
The Guardian · 2026-10-08 ·
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/maxrushden.bsky.social">Max Rushden</a> is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Paul Watson to preview the return of the Premier League including Manchester City’s first game since their guilty verdict <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2026/oct/08/…
Frank Lampard gives first response to Manchester City verdict after brief Etihad spell
talkSPORT · 2026-10-08 ·
New fears raised by Premier League clubs over Manchester City appeal
talkSPORT · 2026-10-08 ·
Glasner urges quick end to Manchester City saga and fears damage to Premier League
The Guardian · 2026-10-08 ·
<ul><li>Forest manager believes football fans may ‘switch off’</li><li>‘The most important thing is the integrity of the league’</li></ul>Oliver Glasner has said Manchester City being found <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/29/manchester-city-found-guilty-all-premier-league-char…
Enzo Maresca to speak at Manchester City press conference after guilty verdict – live
The Guardian · 2026-10-09 ·
⚽ All the latest football news heading into the weekend ⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/09/premier-league-10-things-to-look-out-for-this-weekend">Ten things to look out for</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/info/2022/nov/14/football-daily-email-sign-up">Read Football Daily</a>…
Vincent Kompany makes first statement on Manchester City saga since guilty verdict
talkSPORT · 2026-10-09 ·
Maresca maintains almost total control as he follows Manchester City owners’ line | Jamie Jackson
The Guardian · 2026-10-09 ·
Manager’s media conference was three times busier than usual, but he and his club are still speaking with one voice – for nowEnzo Maresca’s first public display since Manchester City were found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching Premier League financial rules was controlled – apart from the sole, …
Manchester City face hostile Liverpool reception after guilty verdict – matchday live
The Guardian · 2026-10-11 ·
<ul><li>News, discussion and buildup before today’s action</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/fixtures">Today’s fixtures</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/tables">The latest tables</a> | <a href="mailto:matchday.live@theguardian.com">Mail us here</a></li></ul><st…
Liverpool dealt another huge blow as star man is ruled out of Manchester City clash
talkSPORT · 2026-10-11 ·
Cherki cracker caps Manchester City win at Liverpool in face of Anfield taunts
The Guardian · 2026-10-11 ·
It is a soundtrack that Manchester City have heard before but never for such sustained bursts during a match. It came from the Liverpool support, first ringing out around Anfield before kick-off and coming at regular intervals thereafter.It was always going to be like this as City feel their <a href…
Doku delights as Manchester City ease past 10-man Liverpool
BBC Sport · 2026-10-11 ·
In their first match since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, Manchester City enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield to extend their perfect start to six matches, as they moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League.
‘We make our own noise’: Maresca hails Manchester City after Liverpool triumph
The Guardian · 2026-10-11 ·
<ul><li>‘You cannot imagine how happy I am … I’m here to win’</li><li>City win 3-0 at Anfield in first game since guilty verdict</li></ul>Enzo Maresca praised Manchester City for “making their own noise” at Liverpool as they brushed aside the controversy and threats surrounding the club with a <a hr…
Virgil van Dijk warns Manchester City players to get used to hostile atmospheres
The Guardian · 2026-10-12 ·
<ul><li>Liverpool captain says players heard ‘cheat’ chants</li><li>‘I don’t think Anfield will be the only place’</li></ul>Virgil van Dijk has suggested Manchester City’s treatment at the hands of the Liverpool crowd on Sunday was a sign of things to come and something their players will have to ge…
Police officer injured as 10 arrests made at tense Liverpool v Manchester City match
The Guardian · 2026-10-12 ·
<ul><li>Police officer taken to hospital with serious facial injury</li><li>Five people arrested on suspicion of tragedy chanting</li></ul>A police officer sustained a serious facial injury while making an arrest after the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/11/liverpool-mancheste…
Winning is not enough for Manchester City to move on from this crisis | Jonathan Wilson
The Guardian · 2026-10-12 ·
It’s not just that the club’s recent charges themselves are unprecedented – it’s the language used to describe them too<ul><li><a href="https://ablink.editorial.theguardian.com/ss/c/u001.HesXJ57d0x1owJZ-aZPL3dMFWr92HeUFQk2v_wBSJ_UtgE-pwHb4UgXNOWZZo0YVxxwURJTh4pagIEz-e5iiLLvWgGrJSjzS9eI4znaXqZIXBgACYC9P6aEN…
Triumphant Manchester City unfazed by Liverpool and Anfield hostility: Football Weekly – video
The Guardian · 2026-10-12 ·
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling and Lars Sivertsen as Manchester City win their first Premier League game since the guilty verdict <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2026/oct/12/manchester-city-unfazed-by-anfield-anticlimax-football-weekly">Continue reading...</a>
Burnham’s meeting with Manchester City chair and other contacts with club disclosed
The Guardian · 2026-10-12 ·
<ul><li>Burnham had formal meeting with Khaldoon al-Mubarak</li><li>Prime minister was also guest at ‘small number’ of games</li></ul>Andy Burnham had a formal meeting with Manchester City’s chair, Khaldoon al-Mubarak, at an investment summit, chatted to him in the stands at a star player’s testimon…
Manchester City v PSG is a reminder of the path not taken in sanctions battles
The Guardian · 2026-10-13 ·
Gulf-owned clubs have faced Uefa scrutiny – their different approaches since have left one at the top table and one raging against the machineNasser al-Khelaifi was among those unhappy with the timing of the release of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/29/manchester-city-found-guilty-a…
Maresca says he would describe Manchester City as ‘cheats’ if he was a United fan
The Guardian · 2026-10-13 ·
<ul><li>Manager claims City fans suffering more than players</li><li>Captain Rúben Dias: ‘We’re calm. We trust the club’</li></ul>Enzo Maresca has admitted he would describe Manchester City as “cheats” if he were a Manchester United or Arsenal fan. The manager’s comments came as he suggested it had …
Football regulator chair insists he will resign if politically pressured over Manchester City
The Guardian · 2026-10-13 ·
<ul><li>Kogan says he has faced ‘absolutely no political pressure’</li><li>Regulator wants deal on redistribution through leagues</li></ul>The chair of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), David Kogan, has said he will resign if he faces any political pressure on how to respond to Manchester Ci…
Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Champions League – live
The Guardian · 2026-10-14 ·
<ul><li>Champions League news from the 8pm BST kick-off</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Live scoreboard</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/14/lisandro-martinez-manchester-united-football-daily-newsletter">Today’s Football Daily</a> | <a href="mailto:Sco…
Manchester City staff invited on government trade trip to India
The Guardian · 2026-10-14 ·
Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig invited City representative on trade trip organised by business secretaryA club representative from Manchester City was invited on a government-backed trade delegation to India this week, despite the club <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/2…
Quickfire Doué and Dembélé inspire PSG to wild win at Manchester City
The Guardian · 2026-10-14 ·
A penny for Pep Guardiola’s thoughts. The legendary Manchester City manager was back at the Etihad Stadium for the first time since his departure at the end of last season and, well, the announcement of you-know-what.Sporting a flat cap, Guardiola took his seat in the stands behind the City chair, Khaldoon…
Manchester City are suddenly box-office in age of charge-rage and mega defiance | Barney Ronay
The Guardian · 2026-10-14 ·
This is by far the most interesting this club have ever been and they faced PSG, a kind of twin entity in all this as oil state glove puppetsAnother day, another note of unreality; another vivid and brilliant spectacle that feels as though it has been whipped together out of meringue and burnt sugar. Time …
PSG pummel Manchester City while Villa and Liverpool hit six | Football Weekly Extra – video
The Guardian · 2026-10-15 ·
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/maxrushden.bsky.social">Max Rushden</a> is joined by <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/barryglendenning.bsky.social">Barry Glendenning</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nickames82.bsky.social">Nick Ames</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nickybandini.bsky.social">Nick…
Do Manchester City have any grounds to win their appeal?
BBC Sport · 2026-10-16 ·
Manchester City face "substantial hurdles" to overcome if they are to have any chance of winning their appeal after being found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules, a leading lawyer has told BBC Sport.
Manchester City in action, Premier League buildup, and more – matchday live
The Guardian · 2026-10-17 ·
⚽️ News, discussion and buildup to Saturday’s action ⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/16/premier-league-10-things-to-look-out-for-this-weekend">Premier League: 10 things to look out for</a> | <a href="mailto:matchday.live@theguardian.com">Mail us</a>Tom will be here shortly on w…
Manchester City v Ipswich, Brentford v Liverpool, and more: Football clockwatch - live
The Guardian · 2026-10-17 ·
⚽ Updates on the Saturday afternoon football action ⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Live scoreboard</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/premierleague/table">Tables</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/10/premier-league-top-scorers-2026-27-race-for-g…
Haaland helps extend record start for Maresca as Manchester City defeat Ipswich
The Guardian · 2026-10-17 ·
There have been few winners in Manchester City’s guilty verdict, except highly paid lawyers and the inflatable fruit industry. The fans have suffered, being forced to question everything they have been told, while being labelled “cheats” but they were able to forget the cacophony of noise around the club as Enzo …
Semenyo’s eight-week injury absence leaves Manchester City short on cover for Haaland
The Guardian · 2026-10-19 ·
<ul><li>Ghana forward suffered knee injury against Ipswich</li><li>Maresca to ring changes against AEK Athens on Tuesday</li></ul>Antoine Semenyo has been ruled out for eight weeks with a knee injury, leaving Enzo Maresca short of alternatives to Erling Haaland, who is a doubt for Manchester City’s …
David Squires on … Manchester City sailing into unknown Premier League waters
The Guardian · 2026-10-20 ·
Our cartoonist on a perfect start for Enzo Maresca’s league leaders. What could possibly go wrong?<ul><li><a href="https://guardianprintshop.com/collections/david-squires">Buy a cartoon</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/dec/04/david-squires-picks-his…
PSG v Barcelona, Manchester City v AEK Athens, and more: Champions League – live
The Guardian · 2026-10-20 ·
⚽ Updates from Tuesday’s Champions League games ⚽ Liverpool v Villarreal | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Live scores</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/championsleague/table">Table</a> | <a href="mailto:simon.burnton@theguardian.com">Mail Simon</a>Hello wor…
Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting
BBC Sport · 2026-10-20 ·
No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.
Foden hat-trick helps Manchester City cut through noise and crush AEK Athens
The Guardian · 2026-10-20 ·
Enzo Maresca has called for Manchester City to make their own noise on the pitch to drown out the cacophony surrounding them but maybe a quiet night at the Etihad Stadium was what they needed all along. AEK Athens were easily dispatched in a businesslike manner, as Phil Foden announced his return to form with a h…
Football regulator has ‘absolute power’ to force Manchester City sale if verdict upheld
The Guardian · 2026-10-20 ·
<ul><li>Chair David Kogan insists regulator has power to act</li><li>City have appealed against Premier League’s charges</li></ul>The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) will have “absolute power” to force Manchester City’s owners to sell if they are ultimately found to have run the club improperly…
Football must not be detached from its roots as was the case with Manchester City | Philipp Lahm
The Guardian · 2026-10-21 ·
City behaved much like other top clubs but their rule-breaking deserves to be punished. The Bundesliga, where members have a controlling stake, can show the way forwardDo we have to reassess Manchester City now? In my columns, I have repeatedly engaged with this club and its key figures. Looking back at wh…
Enzo Maresca says honest talks have revitalised Foden’s Manchester City form
The Guardian · 2026-10-22 ·
<ul><li>Player has scored four goals in last two games for City</li><li>Aston Villa the next test for Premier League leaders</li></ul>Enzo Maresca has revealed he held heart-to-heart conversations with Phil Foden to help the midfielder back to his best. Foden has struggled over the past two years bu…
Aston Villa vs Manchester City LIVE commentary: Erling Haaland ‘100 per cent available' after rest as Johan Manzambi remains doubt
talkSPORT · 2026-10-22 ·
A-Leagues look past Manchester City distraction to ‘showpiece’ Melbourne derby
The Guardian · 2026-10-23 ·
The Premier League scandal may have gripped English football but the A-League club is ‘critical’ to football’s presence and new strategy in Australia<ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/25/football-desk-australia-newsletter-sign-up-subscribe-soccer-free-weekly-email">Sign up for F…
Aston Villa v Manchester City buildup, Premier League news, WSL, and more – matchday live
The Guardian · 2026-10-24 ·
⚽ All the latest as we build up to Saturday’s games ⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/23/premier-league-10-things-to-look-out-for-this-weekend">Ten things to look out for</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/fixtures">Fixtures</a> | <a href="mailto:david.tindall.casual@the…
Donnarumma’s Manchester City mistakes are normal, insists Maresca
The Guardian · 2026-10-27 ·
<ul><li>Goalkeeper gets manager’s backing after errors</li><li>Five players were granted three days off after Saturday</li></ul>• This story will update through the day <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/27/manchester-city-chelsea-liverpool-carabao-cup">Continue read…
Rulli’s heroics earn Manchester City shootout success against Brighton
The Guardian · 2026-10-28 ·
After Jérémy Doku’s second-half substitute appearance transformed Manchester City into a high-octane proposition, the smart money was on the momentum continuing and the penalty shootout going their way.So it was as Enzo Maresca’s side triumphed 4-3, Gerónimo Rulli’s save from Lewis Dunk’s fifth spot-kick p…
Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Women’s Champions League – live
The Guardian · 2026-10-29 ·
⚽ Women’s Champions League updates; kick-off 8pm GMT ⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Live scores</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/mar/22/sign-up-for-our-new-womens-football-newsletter-moving-the-goalposts">Read Moving the Goalposts</a> | <a href="mailto:sarah.rende…
Elimbi Gilbert snatches PSG point to leave Manchester City WCL hopes in balance
The Guardian · 2026-10-29 ·
Manchester City’s hopes of securing a top-four spot in the Women’s Champions League are looking increasingly slim after a third successive draw dragged out their wait for a first European victory of the season, by virtue of Paris Saint-Germain’s late leveller at a disappointed Joie Stadium.City thought the…
How can playing for Manchester City fit into Marc Guéhi’s moral universe? | Barney Ronay
The Guardian · 2026-10-30 ·
Club’s predicament raises interesting questions about principles, both for individuals and the Premier LeagueI felt unbelievably ponderous. My head was made of Aztec stone. I realised I didn’t want to be with all these people. Somebody came at me, a huge individual in silver and blue. I fell at his fee…
Manchester City v Brighton, Bournemouth v Leeds, and more: clockwatch - live
The Guardian · 2026-10-31 ·
⚽ Clockwatch updates on the Saturday 3pm GMT kick-offs ⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/info/2022/nov/14/football-daily-email-sign-up">Football Daily</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/10/premier-league-top-scorers-2026-27-race-for-golden-boot">Scorers</a> | <a href="https://www…