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Enzo Maresca, Manchester City Have a Fully Fit Squad at International Break

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The mother of all international breaks is here, and if you're Manchester City, or one of their supporters, you're feeling very good about where you're at right now. Enzo Maresca and his men are top of the Premier League table, the only team to take all 15 points from the 15 points available thus far. Unblemished thus far, they sit three points ahead of second place and … [Read more...] about Enzo Maresca, Manchester City Have a Fully Fit Squad at International Break

Manchester City Team News vs Norwich City: Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku

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Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku are the only unavailability concerns for Manchester City, as they commence their 2026-27 EFL Cup campaign. Enzo Maresca's men will welcome Norwich City to the blue side of Manchester on Thursday night, for a third round clash. Foden is now suspended, after drawing a red card in the 1-0 Manchester derby win at Old Trafford on Sunday. Doku is still … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Norwich City: Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku

Man City Predicted XI at Man United: Phil Foden or Iliman Ndiaye in Attack?

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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has a nearly fully fit squad, so he'll have plenty of options for the derby this weekend. Nico O'Reilly has been passed as fit, so does he return to the first team? If so, where? He's very versatile, so it's anyone's best guess as to whom he might displace. Elsewhere, do you go with summer signing Iliman Ndiaye in the final third, on the … [Read more...] about Man City Predicted XI at Man United: Phil Foden or Iliman Ndiaye in Attack?

Manchester City Predicted XI vs Bournemouth: Enzo Maresca to Pick Strong Side for Season Opener

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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 Predicted XI vs Arsenal: Erling Haaland Starts on the Bench

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The first competitive match of the Enzo Maresca era at Manchester City will soon be upon us. Yes, we are labeling the FA Community Shield as "a competitive match," accept it. That said, Erling Haaland, after missing part of the training session yesterday, will probably start this one on the bench. The Norwegian scoring sensation, admired by University of Minnesota Golden … [Read more...] about Manchester City Predicted XI vs Arsenal: Erling Haaland Starts on the Bench

Manchester City Team News, Match Preview at Crystal Palace

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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

Manchester City Team News, Predicted Starting XI at Fulham

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After today's London derby score draw (Chelsea hosted Arsenal for a 1-1 stalemate), Manchester City are back in second place. They're still five points behind the Gunners, but they did leapfrog Chelsea to return to the slot that is closest to the North-Londoners. When they finally get Rodri back, we'll see what Pep Guardiola's squad can truly do. … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News, Predicted Starting XI at Fulham

Manchester City Team News, Predicted Starting XI vs Leeds United

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Wow! Manchester City really misses Rodri right now. Just when the Cityzens had seemingly turned the corner, and started to look dominant again this season, they suffer back to back losses in different competitions. You could see, in the 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen last night in the UCL, and last weekend too, in the 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United, just how much they need Rodri … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News, Predicted Starting XI vs Leeds United