Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca will heavily rotate his starting lineup when Championship club Norwich City comes to town on Thursday night. The EFL Cup, which is basically fourth in line, priority wise when it comes to competitions, could see summer signings Geronimo Rulli and Allan feature for the first time in a Man City shirt. Rulli is a backup goalkeeper who came back … [Read more...] about Manchester City Predicted XI vs Norwich: Likely Debuts for Allan and Geronimo Rulli
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Manchester City Team News at FC Porto: Nico O’Reilly, Iliman Ndiaye, Jeremy Doku
Nico O'Reilly was slated to start in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Coventry City yesterday, but had to be withdrawn at the last moment, during warm-ups. Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca gave the following explanation in his post match press conference: "O'Reilly felt something in his back, not serious. Enzo (Fernandez) came in - his first appearance in front of the home … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News at FC Porto: Nico O’Reilly, Iliman Ndiaye, Jeremy Doku
Manchester City Predicted XI vs Bournemouth: Enzo Maresca to Pick Strong Side for Season Opener
The Enzo Maresca era, at least of Premier League play, begins on Sunday when Manchester City host AFC Bournemouth. The Sky Blues are coming off a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal this past Sunday, so Man City can't wait to wash the taste of that defeat out their mouth. Maresca badly needs to put his best foot forward and lead with strength here. … [Read more...] about Manchester City Predicted XI vs Bournemouth: Enzo Maresca to Pick Strong Side for Season Opener
Manchester City News: Noel Gallagher, Pep Guardiola, Nico O’Reilly
Outgoing Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reference Oasis guitarist/part-time singer Noel Gallagher in his goodbye message, because seriously, how could you not? Guardiola says farewell to Man City tomorrow, with his final game coming at home against Aston Villa. Guardiola will see both a statue made in his likeness and a stand at the Etihad Stadium named in his honor. And … [Read more...] about Manchester City News: Noel Gallagher, Pep Guardiola, Nico O’Reilly
Manchester City Team News vs Arsenal: Nico O’Reilly, John Stones, Ruben Dias
Manchester City have all the momentum right now in the Premier League title race. The Sky Blues also have numerous advantages over Arsenal in the quasi-league title game on Sunday afternoon/evening. City has the much shorter injury concern list -Nico O'Reilly, John Stones, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol- as well as the home pitch advantage. Plus they are much better rested, … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Arsenal: Nico O’Reilly, John Stones, Ruben Dias
Man City at Real Madrid Team News: Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger, Alvaro Carreras, Nico O’Reilly
Kylian Mbappe returned to training today for Real Madrid, but he did not work out with the entire group. Mbappe, who is dealing with an ongoing knee problem, trained alone, casting serious doubt on his involvement in Wednesday night's visit from Manchester City. Mbappe is obviously moving closer towards a recovery, but he's still a very strong doubt for the midweek crunch … [Read more...] about Man City at Real Madrid Team News: Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger, Alvaro Carreras, Nico O’Reilly
Manchester City Team News at Newcastle: Nico O’Reilly, Max Alleyne
Erling Haaland was passed fit to feature against Nottingham Forest, and he started/played every minute of the 2-2 draw. Obviously, he's been Manchester City's main injury concern lately, so with his being passed fit, the club and their supporters can breathe some sighs of relief. Turning to Nico O'Reilly, we have an update on his ankle/foot injury now. "Yesterday, we had a … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News at Newcastle: Nico O’Reilly, Max Alleyne
Man City Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Erling Haaland, Nico O’Reilly
Monday brought a development that will certainly have a major impact on the Premier League title race- the injury to Erling Haaland could be substantial. Haaland has a knee problem that might be sideline him for a bit. You can pretty much rule him out for the Wednesday home clash versus Nottingham Forest. Also, his chances of featuring at Newcastle United, in the FA Cup … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Erling Haaland, Nico O’Reilly
Manchester City Predicted Starting XI vs Brentford FC
Tijjani Reijnders came in for Jeremy Doku after he suffered a lower leg injury last week. With that in mind, we think he'll keep his spot in the first team for the League Cup quarterfinal vs Brentford FC. Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri will soon leave for AFCON, but before they do, they're both supposed to be available in midweek here. It remains to be seen if manager Pep … [Read more...] about Manchester City Predicted Starting XI vs Brentford FC
Manchester City Team News, Match Preview at Crystal Palace
You may not think it at first, but Manchester City at Crystal Palace is the game of the weekend in the Premier League. It's second place versus fourth place; a league title contender versus another team just on the outside, trying to get in. Is Palace a league title contender? Or could they be as the season rolls on? Don't rule them out, as this is a club that's on the way … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News, Match Preview at Crystal Palace