Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has delivered a scathing assessment of Michael Carrick’s current tactical setup, labelling the team "difficult to watch" without a recognised focal point. As the Red Devils prepare for a high-stakes Manchester derby against City, the former midfielder is demanding a major change to the starting XI.
Ayyoub Bouaddi can “reach world-class Rodri level easily”, former Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has told GOAL, with the teenage wonderkid expected to become a global superstar on the back of his £86 million ($116m) transfer to the Etihad Stadium. At just 18 years of age, the Morocco international is already being likened to World Cup-winning Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets.
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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has admitted he is ready to pull his weary superstars out of the firing line to prevent a mid-season injury crisis. The Italian coach, who has enjoyed a perfect start to the new campaign, acknowledged that the physical demands on his squad are reaching a breaking point following a summer of international commitments.
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Enzo Maresca will, as successor to Pep Guardiola, be under immediate pressure to deliver trophies in 2026-27, Dietmar Hamann has told GOAL. The Italian tactician has made a bright start to his reign at the Etihad Stadium, but a man that once played Premier League football in that venue is not convinced that the 46-year-old will be a “successful Manchester City manager”.
Sergio Aguero’s dramatic stoppage-time winner against QPR in 2012 remains one of the most unforgettable moments in Premier League history. Years after retiring, the Argentine forward still looks back fondly on the strike that secured Manchester City their first modern league title, revealing the meticulous planning behind the goal and his enduring connection to the fans.
Iliman Ndiaye has expressed his delight after making a successful Manchester City debut in the hard-fought 1-0 Premier League victory over Coventry City. The deadline-day signing was thrust straight into the action at the Etihad Stadium, helping Enzo Maresca’s side maintain their perfect start to the new campaign.
FC Porto maintained their perfect league record with a 2-1 comeback win over Moreirense, but the victory was marred by a frightening injury to Victor Froholdt. Midfielder Froholdt was taken to hospital following a violent red-card challenge, as manager Francesco Farioli turned attention toward a daunting Champions League clash with Manchester City.
Erling Haaland addressed his dramatic short haircut, Norway's historic World Cup victory over Brazil, and Manchester City's squad rebuild following Saturday's 1-0 win against Coventry. The Norwegian striker netted the decisive header to keep City's perfect Premier League start intact before reflecting on both past triumphs and new beginnings under Enzo Maresca.
Enzo Maresca has issued a significant warning to Premier League champions Arsenal, claiming Manchester City now possess the necessary squad depth to reclaim their throne. The Italian manager pointed to City’s record-breaking summer spending as the catalyst for a renewed title charge at the Etihad Stadium.
Erling Haaland has offered a glowing assessment of Manchester City’s transfer business after the club secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Coventry City. The Norwegian striker found the net to maintain Enzo Maresca’s perfect start, but he was quick to highlight the impact of the club's newest arrivals.
Frank Lampard insisted that Coventry City deserved at least a point following their narrow 1-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Despite a resilient performance from the newly-promoted side, a solitary header from Erling Haaland was enough to maintain the champions' perfect start to the season.
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