Manchester City
April 2026
Manchester City came from behind to beat Southampton 2-1 and secure a place in the FA Cup final for a fourth consecutive season after a late turnaround against the Championship side. Finn Azaz stunned City with a long-range opener before Jeremy Doku equalised via a deflection. Gonzalez then scored a late winner, completing the comeback after sustained pressure.
Bernardo Silva
April 2026
Nicky Butt says any move for Bernardo Silva to Manchester United will “never happen”, insisting the Portuguese midfielder has too much respect for Manchester City to cross the divide. Butt praised Silva as a phenomenal player and strong character, but said both loyalty and tactical fit make the idea unrealistic. Even with Silva approaching free agency, Butt does not see Old Trafford as a credible destination.
Elliot Anderson
April 2026
Manchester City are now described as being in pole position to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest this summer, ahead of interest from Manchester United and Arsenal. Sky Sports reported City as the current frontrunner in the race. City are reshaping their midfield with Bernardo Silva leaving and uncertainty around other central players. Anderson’s stock has risen sharply since joining Forest, and his ball-winning and duel numbers make him an attractive fit for Guardiola’s next rebuild.
Bernardo Silva
April 2026
Juventus are advancing in talks to sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer once his Manchester City contract expires this summer. Multiple reports say Juve are serious, though this remains transfer reporting rather than a completed deal. Silva is said to be prioritising a high-level sporting project while he finishes the season with City. Juventus face competition from other clubs, but current reporting points to them being among the most active suitors as City prepare for his likely exit.
Enzo Maresca
April 2026
Manchester City are preparing for the possibility of life after Pep Guardiola, with Enzo Maresca now the leading candidate if Guardiola leaves at the end of the season. The Guardian reported that discussions around Maresca have been positive, though Guardiola still has time left on his deal and no final departure decision has been confirmed. Maresca is already well known inside City after working as under-23 coach and then Guardiola’s assistant during the treble season. His strong spell at Leicester and later work at Chelsea have kept him high on City’s internal list, though any move could be complicated because he is still contractually tied to Chelsea after leaving in January.
Erling Haaland
April 2026
Paul Dickov believes Erling Haaland will go on to break the Premier League Golden Boot record and become the first player to win the award five times. Haaland is currently leading the race again and is closing in on a third Golden Boot. Dickov’s argument is simple. Haaland keeps scoring at a historic rate and should remain at Manchester City long enough to overhaul Thierry Henry and Mohamed Salah, who currently share the record with four Golden Boots each.
Paul Pogba
April 2026
Paul Pogba says Bruno Fernandes would be in Ballon d’Or contention if he were playing for Manchester City instead of Manchester United. Pogba argued that Fernandes already produces elite output, but individual recognition follows team success. Speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s podcast, Pogba said Fernandes is being held back by United’s environment rather than his own level. His point was that players in winning systems receive far more global recognition than equally productive players in unstable teams.
Arsene Wenger
April 2026
Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal can still win the Premier League despite another damaging domestic defeat. The former manager believes Mikel Arteta’s side showed enough attacking quality to remain genuine title contenders. Wenger argued Manchester City will not complete a flawless run-in and urged Arsenal to focus on the final five matches. The Gunners are chasing their first league crown since 2004.
Erling Haaland
April 2026
Erling Haaland scored in City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal, then triggered a live apology from Sky Sports after using profanity in his post-match interview while praising Bernardo Silva’s defending. Haaland compared Bernardo Silva’s display to Fabio Cannavaro’s, using foul language on air. Sky muted the moment and later apologised, while the result itself pushed City to within three points of Arsenal in the title race.
