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Manchester City

Also known as: Man City · Manchester City F.C. · ManCity · English Premier League champions Manchester City · Manchester City Football Club

Manchester City — Premier League club that recently signed players including Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo, competing under manager Enzo Maresca.

2026-04-242026-09-14

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to join Saudi Pro-League outfit Al-Qadsiah in a £52m deal.

    Man City’s Reijnders set for £52m Saudi move
  3. Joy Online

    Leicester City are looking to sell the club for more than £200m, with its Thai owners King Power ready to leave after 16 years.

    Leicester City put up for sale for more than £200m
  4. Joy Online

    Torres has been at Barcelona since 2022 having previously spent two years at Manchester City.

    Torres misses Barcelona training to finalise PSG move
  5. Joy Online

    Speaking on his YouTube channel, external, Doku said he understood why some people questioned the timing of events. “There was a lot of noise, of course,” the Manchester City winger said.

    Doku ‘not against’ journalist who criticised him at World Cup
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Manchester City manager, Enzo Maresca, praised the impact of his wide players after Antoine Semenyo supplied assists for Omar Marmoush in a 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday to wrap up their preseason tour ‌of Asia.

    Maresca delighted by Semenyo-Marmoush partnership
  7. The Chronicle

    The former Manchester City boss brought an end to his 10-year tenure at the Etihad a matter of months ago, but was touted to take over an under-performing Italian national team.

    Pep Guardiola rejected the Italy job because of ‘Exhaustion’ -Paolo Maldini
  8. Joy Online

    Omar Marmoush scored twice in a three-minute spell in the second half as Manchester City came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid in a friendly in Seoul, South Korea.

    Semenyo sets up Marmoush double as Man City beat Atletico in Seoul
  9. The Chronicle

    Manchester City midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join La Liga giants Real Madrid or Barcelona – should he decide to leave Etihad Stadium.

    Barcelona joins Real Madrid for Rodri’s signature
  10. Joy Online

    Real are also targeting Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri but now face competition from bitter rivals Barcelona.

    Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal
  11. Joy Online

    Northampton appointed Chris Hogg as their manager in May and have so far brought in seven new players in the transfer window, including striker Matty Warhurst from Manchester City and midfielder Connor Lemonheigh-Evans from MK Dons.

    Pato consortium set for Northampton Town takeover

Yesterday

  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 hours ago · Joy Online

Saturday 12 September

  1. Chelsea's Joao Pedro compared to Benzema and Haaland by Alonso

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said striker Joao Pedro is stylistically similar to his former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema and rates him at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland. Joao Pedro, 24, won the Premier League's Player of the Month on Friday after scoring twice and providing two assists in his first three games of the season.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 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

Friday 11 September

  1. Barcelona's Rodri apologises for recorded "very weak" Valencia comments

    Barcelona midfielder Rodri apologised to Valencia's squad after television footage appeared to show him describing them as "very weak" following Barcelona's 5-0 win against Valencia on Sunday. Rodri said the comment was an expression of surprise made in a private conversation and that he did not intend to mock Valencia or be disrespectful.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 10 September

  1. Deco says Gordon's style fits Barcelona better than Rashford

    Barcelona sporting director Deco explained that Anthony Gordon's playing style aligns better with coach Hansi Flick's tactics than Marcus Rashford's, though Rashford scored 14 goals during his loan spell last season. Gordon joined Barcelona from Newcastle for more than 80m euros, while Rashford returned to Manchester United after Barcelona declined to exercise their £30.3m purchase option.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Odegaard's late goal gives Arsenal Champions League win at Napoli

    Martin Odegaard scored a late winner as Arsenal defeated Napoli 1-0 in Naples in their opening Champions League group game, extending the captain's excellent form with his fourth goal in five games.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona defeats Feyenoord in Champions League

    Barcelona defeated Feyenoord in the Champions League with Raphinha scoring twice to extend his tally to eight goals in the campaign. Gabriel Jesus also scored his first Barcelona goal late in the game as Barcelona added a fourth through Lamine Yamal's free-kick.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 9 September

  1. PSG must abandon comfort zone for Champions League three-peat

    Luis Enrique says PSG must step out of its "comfort zone" to win a third successive Champions League title, joining only Real Madrid, Ajax, and Bayern Munich in that achievement. The coach backs his team despite a slow Ligue 1 start, saying they deserve better results and that small defensive improvements will pay dividends.

    9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Former Manchester City footballer denied bail pending trial

    Joey Barton, 44, has been denied bail and will remain in custody until his trial in March 2027 on a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent over an alleged March 2024 attack on Kevin Lynch at a golf club in Liverpool.

    9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Haaland praises Semenyo as perfect Premier League player

    Manchester City's Erling Haaland has described Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo as "the perfect Premier League player" in a YouTube documentary, praising his physical attributes and total package. The pair, who joined forces after Semenyo's transfer from AFC Bournemouth, scored 17 and 27 goals respectively in the league and helped City win the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.

    9 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Mbappe scores as Real Madrid beat Inter Milan

    Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in Real Madrid's victory over Inter Milan, moving joint-fifth on the all-time Champions League and European Cup goalscorers list with 71 goals in 99 appearances.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mac Allister says Liverpool has not offered contract renewal

    Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club, though he has not had direct contact with Liverpool over the decision. Mac Allister, who joined Liverpool in June 2023, said he will continue to give his best while remaining at the club.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Mourinho says no added pressure ahead of Inter Champions League match

    Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho said he is not feeling added pressure to win the Champions League in his second spell at the club ahead of their opener against Inter Milan today. Mourinho stated that his current spell has nothing to do with his first stint, when the Champions League eluded him, and that Real Madrid need to reach stability to achieve something great.

    8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 7 September

  1. Ndiaye: Manchester City move was inevitable choice

    Iliman Ndiaye completed a £60m move from Everton to Manchester City on transfer deadline day, saying he couldn't refuse City's call and that he wanted to play in the Champions League at one of the world's best teams.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 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

  3. Semenyo reaches 50 Premier League goal contributions

    Antoine Semenyo became the second Ghanaian to reach 50 goal contributions in Premier League history after providing an assist in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Coventry. Semenyo sits behind Jordan Ayew, who has 60 goal contributions in the league.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Mbappe says this could be his Ballon d'Or year

    Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe believes this could be a good year for him to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time, citing his record 22 World Cup goals and his move to the club he describes as "the best in the world."

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Transfer market expectations often outpace player performance early

    Big-money summer transfers create immediate betting market expectations that football rarely delivers in the opening weeks of the season, creating potential opportunities for those who can distinguish genuine improvement from excitement surrounding new arrivals.

    7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  6. Barcelona rout Valencia 5-0 to extend perfect season start

    Barcelona defeated bottom-placed Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla, with Fermin Lopez starring and Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Pedri also scoring. The win moves Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid's loss to Real Betis.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 6 September

  1. Manchester United dropped five points in first three games

    Manchester United drew 2-2 with Everton but have dropped five points from their opening three Premier League matches, conceding twice in each game. Manager Michael Carrick acknowledges positives including Benjamin Sesko's first goal and Kobbie Mainoo's impressive form, but cannot ignore the defensive struggles as the club prepares for Champions League and a Manchester City clash.

    6 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

Friday 4 September

  1. Tottenham omits Richarlison from Premier League squad

    Richarlison has been excluded from Tottenham's Premier League squad for the first half of the season after requesting to leave. The Brazilian forward was close to joining Everton before Tuesday's transfer deadline, but the deal fell through; he is expected to leave in coming days, with transfer windows in Turkey and Saudi Arabia still open.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. Senegal winger Ndiaye joins Manchester City from Everton

    Iliman Ndiaye, a 26-year-old Senegal international, has joined Manchester City from Everton for up to £65 million on a five-year contract, six years after making his professional debut in England's seventh tier.

    3 September 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. 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

  3. 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. Aston Villa sign Mbaye from PSG and Harwood-Bellis

    Aston Villa have signed Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for €55 million and English defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton in a deal reaching £29 million, as manager Unai Emery strengthens the squad.

    2 September 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Barcelona sign Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal

    Barcelona have signed Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on a three-year contract. British media reported the deal was worth about £8.6 million ($11.5 million), making Jesus Barcelona's sixth signing of the transfer window.

    2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Saka's goal gives Arsenal narrow Premier League win over Villa

    Bukayo Saka scored in the 59th minute to secure a 1-0 victory for Arsenal over Aston Villa in the Premier League, lifting Arsenal to six points. Villa remain pointless after the loss and are without a goal.

    2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  5. Sunderland sign Spurs defender Danso on loan deal

    Sunderland have completed the signing of Austria defender Kevin Danso from Tottenham on a loan deal until the end of the season, costing £2.5m with an option to make the move permanent for £22.5m next summer if the club stays in the Premier League.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

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