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Enzo Maresca

Manager of Manchester City who previously worked with midfielder Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea, now overseeing City's 2026/27 season.

2026-04-242026-10-08

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … “always” be behind the club. “I want every single Manchester City fan across the world to know I am here; more than ever,” he posted on social media. “I am, always have been, always will be behind my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran [Soriano], the players, staff, Enzo [Maresca …

    Guardiola set to attend Man City v PSG next week
  3. Joy Online

    … BBC Sport understands that Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca will speak to players collectively after they return from international duty on Thursday, before their Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday (16:30 BST). …

    Rival clubs want range of punishments for Man City
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … The Spaniard handed over to former assistant Enzo Maresca at the end of last season after a decade in charge. …

    Guardiola backing Man City after guilty verdicts
  5. September 2026
  6. Joy Online

    … Semenyo was involved in three games in the game, scoring two goals and providing one assist as Enzo Maresca’s side recorded a 5-3 win over Sunderland. …

    EPL: Semenyo earns Player of the Month nomination for September
  7. Joy Online

    … Sunderland remained more than a match for Enzo Maresca’s side but were caught trying to play out from the back and ruthlessly punished as the ball was worked to Rayan Cherki, who finished smartly into the bottom corner. …

    Man City battle past Sunderland in eight-goal thriller
  8. Joy Online

    … Haaland’s late finish eventually settled the contest and ensured Enzo Maresca’s side remained perfect after five matches. …

    Semenyo scores twice as Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 in eight-goal thriller
  9. Joy Online

    … Enzo Maresca’s side had initially found it difficult to make inroads on the Canaries defence, with full-back Rico Lewis drifting a rising effort narrowly over the crossbar, but they took total control by scoring two goals in three minutes. …

    Samba with debut double as Man City thrash Norwich
  10. Joy Online

    … The result continued City’s perfect start to the Premier League season under new manager Enzo Maresca and moved them level on points with Arsenal at the top of the table. …

    Haaland scores controversial winner for 10-man City at Man Utd
  11. Joy Online

    Manchester City have brought in summer signings who are “desperate to win” and the whole squad is “buying into the idea” of new manager Enzo Maresca, says new captain Ruben Dias. …

    New Man City signings desperate to win – Dias
  12. Joy Online

    Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo could be used as a centre-forward during the 2026/27 season as the club looks to manage Erling Haaland’s workload. …

    “Antoine Semenyo can play nine” – Maresca backs Semenyo to deputise for Haaland
Sport

Guardiola to attend Man City's Champions League match next week

The News

Pep Guardiola is expected to attend Manchester City's Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain next week, his first return to Etihad Stadium since leaving as manager at the end of last season. This comes after an independent commission found City guilty on the majority of the 115 charges brought by the Premier League for financial regulation breaches between 2009-10 and 2017-18, with the club denying wrongdoing and lodging an appeal.

6 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Guardiola to attend Man City's Champions League match next week

    Pep Guardiola is expected to attend Manchester City's Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain next week, his first return to Etihad Stadium since leaving as manager at the end of last season. This comes after an independent commission found City guilty on the majority of the 115 charges brought by the Premier League for financial regulation breaches between 2009-10 and 2017-18, with the club denying wrongdoing and lodging an appeal.

    6 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Premier League clubs seek multiple sanctions for Manchester City

    A number of Premier League clubs want Manchester City to face both retrospective punishments and future sanctions following an independent commission's guilty verdict on charges of financial rule-breaking between 2009-10 and 2017-18. At least four club boardrooms believe a single points deduction resulting in relegation would be insufficient, with some suggesting City should be stripped of titles.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Guardiola expresses support for Manchester City after guilty verdicts

    Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he stands behind the club after they were found guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules relating to "sham" commercial contracts covering the period from 2009-18.

    1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Semenyo nominated for Premier League September player award

    Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the September Premier League Player of the Month award following a strong start to the season with Manchester City, featuring in all three games and contributing goals and assists as City won all three matches.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Manchester City beats Sunderland in eight-goal Premier League thriller

    Manchester City came through an eight-goal match against Sunderland to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with goals from Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki, and Antoine Semenyo among City's strikes.

    20 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Semenyo scores twice as Manchester City beats Sunderland 5-3

    Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo scored twice as Manchester City won 5-3 against Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season with a fifth consecutive league win in an eight-goal thriller.

    20 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Samba scores twice on debut as City defeats Norwich

    Manchester City defeated Championship side Norwich City in the Carabao Cup, with 17-year-old Floyd Samba scoring twice on his first-team debut. The win sets up a fourth-round tie against Brighton.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Haaland's controversial goal wins derby for 10-man City

    Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite City playing with 10 men for over 70 minutes after Phil Foden was sent off. The goal was contentious after a lengthy VAR check determined Haaland was onside while Enzo Fernandez, who was offside, was not deemed to be affecting play.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Manchester City's new signings eager to win under Maresca

    Manchester City's new captain Ruben Dias says the club's summer signings are "desperate to win" and the whole squad is embracing new manager Enzo Maresca's ideas. City spent a Premier League record £458m in the transfer window on players including Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, though they lost key players including 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Maresca backs Semenyo to cover Haaland at centre-forward

    Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo can play as a centre-forward to help manage Erling Haaland's workload during the 2026/27 season, noting that Haaland has played almost every minute this season and needs rest.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Manchester City maintain perfect record with win over Coventry

    Manchester City kept their 100% winning record after three Premier League games with a win over newly promoted Coventry, with Erling Haaland scoring the only goal of the match. City manager Enzo Maresca gave debuts to Iliman Ndiaye and £125m signing Enzo Fernandez, with Fernandez drafted in minutes before kick-off after Nico O'Reilly sustained an injury.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Manchester City signs Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m

    Manchester City completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m, a joint-British transfer record. The deal takes City's spending to a Premier League record £458m for a single transfer window, though the club has also achieved around £300m from player sales.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Chelsea left without Camara after Monaco backed out on deadline

    Chelsea and Monaco had verbal and written agreements for the Blues to sign 22-year-old midfielder Lamine Camara for £47 million, but Monaco pulled the move after nearly completing a sale of forward Folarin Balogun to Everton. The French club failed to sign a deal sheet before the deadline that would have allowed them to finalize the transfer after the 11pm cut-off, leaving Chelsea with a gap in their midfield after honouring their own agreement to sell Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Man City to sign Chelsea midfielder Fernandez for £125m

    Manchester City have agreed to pay £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, a joint-British transfer record fee. Fernandez will undergo a medical and sign a long-term deal with City, reuniting with manager Enzo Maresca.

    2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Tottenham sign Mudryk and Adarabioyo from Chelsea

    Tottenham have signed winger Mykhailo Mudryk on loan until season-end and defender Tosin Adarabioyo on a permanent deal worth up to £12m from Chelsea on transfer deadline day. Spurs hold an option to make Mudryk's move permanent for £75m.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Balogun rejects Everton move; Grealish returns on loan

    Folarin Balogun decided not to proceed with a renegotiated £40m transfer from Monaco to Everton after a medical issue. Everton signed Jack Grealish on a season-long loan from Manchester City on transfer deadline day.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Enzo Fernandez completes record £125m move to Manchester City

    Manchester City have signed midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m, a joint-British transfer record that takes City's spending to a Premier League-record £458m this window. Fernandez, who joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for £107m, had requested to leave after becoming unsettled at Stamford Bridge.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Manchester City to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez

    Manchester City have agreed to pay £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, matching a British transfer record. Fernandez will undergo a medical before signing a long-term deal with City, reuniting him with manager Enzo Maresca.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Manchester City sign Palmeiras winger Allan for £34m

    Manchester City have signed Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras for an initial £32m plus £2.2m in add-ons on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old replaces Savio, who moved to Tottenham Hotspur last week.

    1 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

  5. Man City in talks with Chelsea over Enzo Fernandez transfer

    Manchester City have opened negotiations with Chelsea to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez, with Chelsea demanding a minimum of £120m. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea, is keen on the move, and personal terms are not an issue if the clubs can agree on a fee.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Manchester United sign Baleba, City sign Bouaddi

    Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons), while Manchester City have signed 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi on a five-year contract for £81.4m upfront plus £4.2m in add-ons.

    27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Man City set to pursue £120m Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez

    Manchester City are expected to make an offer for Chelsea's Argentina international Enzo Fernandez, with the club setting an unofficial £120m minimum fee. The 25-year-old has been identified as a priority target by manager Enzo Maresca following several high-profile midfield departures.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Haaland cuts signature blonde locks for new season buzzcut

    Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has ditched his famous blonde hair for a buzzcut ahead of the new Premier League season, sharing the change on social media with teammates and former manager Pep Guardiola approving of the new look.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Reijnders joins Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City for £52m

    Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a £52m move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City after less than a year at the club. The 28-year-old made 50 appearances for City but struggled to make an impact and has signed a five-year contract with Al-Qadsiah, managed by Brendan Rodgers.

    20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Premier League chief criticises FIFA plan, calls self-inflicted wound

    Premier League chief Richard Masters has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plan to create a company managing World Cup commercial and ticketing rights with 21% sold to private investors, calling it a "self-inflicted wound." Masters backed the FA's withdrawal of support for Infantino and called for a new unity candidate for FIFA president.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Manchester City in advanced talks for Morocco midfielder Bouaddi

    Manchester City have opened advanced negotiations with Lille for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, valued at around €100 million (£85.6m), as they prepare for Spain captain Rodri's departure to Barcelona. The 18-year-old has made 88 appearances for Lille and featured prominently for Morocco at this summer's World Cup.

    18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 17 August

  1. Manchester City pursue Bouaddi, still interested in Fernandez

    Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for 100m euros (£85.6m) this week after agreeing to sell Rodri to Barcelona. The Premier League club also remain interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield

    Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard, as the defending Premier League champions prepare for their title defence campaign.

    17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Semenyo credits Cape Verde, African football's rapid growth

    Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo says Cape Verde's strong 2026 World Cup performance is unsurprising given the quality he witnessed at AFCON 2022, and he believes African teams are increasingly proving they can compete with the world's best. Semenyo also scored 17 Premier League goals this season, surpassing Tony Yeboah's record for most goals by a Ghanaian in a single season.

    17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Arsenal win 2026 Community Shield against Manchester City

    Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3–0 in the Community Shield final at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Odegaard gave the Premier League champions their 18th Community Shield title and second trophy in four months.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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