Jack Grealish's move to Everton has been a smashing success at the start of the year, but despite the England international proving a boon to the Toffees on loan, he will not be available to play against his parent club Man City.
The injury history of John Stones is well-documented. When fully fit, Stones is a vital player for Manchester City. The issue over the past two seasons is that Stones has not been able to get on the pitch consistently.
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Nobody in the world is in better goal-scoring form than Erling Haaland, so his absence from the Norway squad for a friendly against New Zealand to wrap up the October international break is notable.
Erling Haaland’s UCL goal record reiterates his genius. The Norwegian international has this utterly infuriating habit of rendering football history completely quaint, hasn’t he?
Gareth Taylor had a chance to rewrite the narrative of Liverpool's season against Manchester City, his former club. Instead, the Reds fell short once again.
Manchester City entered the international break off the back of a seven-game unbeaten run in all competitions. Pep Guardiola’s side has begun to look like a Pep Guardiola side in patches of games across that run.
Mateo Kovacic has yet to play a minute on the pitch for Manchester City so far this season. The Croatian midfielder had surgery on a troublesome Achilles injury at the end of the 24/25 season.
Erling Haaland has begun the 25/26 season in scintillating form for club and country. He has scored 12 goals in 9 games for Manchester City, and his overall game looks to have evolved this season.
Just when it seemed as if Abdukodir Khusanov was going to make the right-back position his own at Manchester City, injury struck. The young defender suffered a foot injury during City’s 1-all draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in September.
The 25/26 season is looming as a key one in the development of Divine Mukasa as a player. Since signing for Manchester City from West Ham, Mukasa has quickly established himself as one of the brightest young prospects at the club.
Young Brazilian centre-back Vitor Reis has the talent and potential to become a key player for Manchester City. The young defender needs to develop as a player to become the player that City can build their defence around.
Bernardo Silva has an important role to play for Manchester City this season. As his team’s captain, Bernardo Silva is tasked with leading by example and setting an example for his team.
Erling Haaland has begun the 25/26 season in sparkling form. Haaland has scored 12 goals in 9 games, and his overall game continues to evolve. Erling Haaland’s goals have been crucial for Manchester City as they are currently on an unbeaten run that has spanned seven games in all competitions.
Highlights Retiring a serious option Feeling better now Honest words Last season, Manchester City had their worst season under Pep Guardiola since his first year in charge, finishing third and trophyless, just like that inaugural season.
Pep Guardiola has dropped intriguing comments about Erling Haaland’s future at Manchester City amid interest from Barcelona. The Norwegian has been in incredible form this season, having scored nine goals in seven Premier League games so far.
Manchester City are undergoing something of rebuild under Pep Guardiola, following the exits of Kevin de Bruyne, Kyle Walker and Manuel Akanji. The next established veteran to depart could be Bernardo Silva.
Well, here we are again. Just when Manchester City fans thought they could breathe easy about their Ballon d’Or winner, Rodri goes and pulls up lame against Brentford.
Bernardo Silva is one of Manchester City’s most influential and versatile players, yet despite being contracted until 2026 he looks increasingly likely to face major transfer speculation this winter.
Highlights ShortRecap of Manchester City's 1-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League Pep Guardiola defends his decision on Rodri's playing time after a new injury Pep Guardiola reveals the recovery time for Rodri Manchester City win another game in the Premier League after beating Brentford 1-0 away from home.
Man City parted ways with a number of prominent players in the summer, and there could be more to come in 2026. The likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson and Ilkay Gundogan have already gone, and another player in a similar mould that could soon join them at the exit door is Bernardo Silva.