Tag: Manchester City

Guardiola Successor Talk Puts Maresca Back On Man City Radar

Enzo Maresca
December 2025

Manchester City have begun formal succession planning for life after Pep Guardiola, with current Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca emerging as a leading candidate should the Catalan decide to walk away in 2026 despite being contracted at the Etihad through 2027. Internal expectation is growing that this could be Guardiola’s final campaign, so City’s hierarchy are mapping out options early while stressing their 115-charge FFP case will not dictate his future, and Maresca’s Etihad history keeps him high on any potential shortlist.

Rayan Cherki Screamer And Haaland Tribute Light Up City’s Cup Win

Rayan Cherki
December 2025

Cherki opened the scoring with a vicious strike from the edge of the box, chesting down a loose clearance before smashing into the roof of the net. He then marked the moment by mimicking Haaland’s meditation celebration, underlining his growing confidence since arriving from Lyon in the summer. The French playmaker now has four goal contributions in his last four games, including a rabona-assist for Foden against Sunderland. Guardiola has praised his personality and decision-making in tight areas, even likening aspects of his final-third craft to Messi while stressing that Cherki’s special talent must always be built on simple, reliable basics.

Fresh Injury Concern For City As Oscar Bobb Hobbles Off Vs Brentford

Oscar Bobb
December 2025

Bobb’s long-awaited momentum hit another setback when he was forced off inside 20 minutes against Brentford, clutching his hamstring. Having already lost most of last season to a broken leg, the winger now faces further uncertainty just as he was rebuilding rhythm and confidence. After treatment and stretching attempts from the physio, Guardiola had no choice but to replace him with Phil Foden, leaving Bobb visibly frustrated. With only five league starts and one assist so far this season, a fresh muscular issue risks pushing him further behind Doku and others in City’s attacking hierarch

Courtois backs Alonso amid Real Madrid slump

Thibaut Courtois
December 2025

Courtois publicly defended Alonso after back to back home defeats, insisting the squad remains united behind the coach. He said the display against City showed players are still fighting to change a run that includes only two wins in eight matches. The goalkeeper framed criticism and tension at the Bernabeu as a natural reaction to poor results, but rejected talk of a fractured dressing room. He stressed that the group accepts responsibility for recent setbacks and will work collectively to reverse the current negative momentum.

VAR reprieve and Haaland penalty fire Man City to statement win at the Bernabeu

Erling Haaland
December 2025

Manchester City overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat Real Madrid 2-1 away, with Nico O’Reilly’s close-range finish and an Erling Haaland penalty cancelling out Rodrygo’s opener and pushing City up to fourth in the Champions League league-phase standings. Madrid briefly thought they had an early penalty before VAR ruled Matheus Nunes’ foul outside the box, and after Rodrygo’s breakaway strike, City exploited Madrid’s defensive lapses, with Haaland punishing Antonio Rüdiger’s foul while the hosts were later denied by misses from Jude Bellingham and Endrick.

Under pressure Alonso rolls dice on half fit Mbappe for Man City clash

Xabi Alonso
December 2025

Xabi Alonso has named Kylian Mbappe in Real Madrid’s squad to face Manchester City despite recent leg concerns, gambling on his talisman’s availability as he fights for his job after a poor run that includes only two wins in seven matches across all competitions. Mbappe skipped open training and was reported to have left leg discomfort, yet his 25 goals and heavy share of Madrid’s scoring have made him almost undroppable. With injuries, suspensions and growing pressure after the Celta defeat, Alonso framed the City match as a shared last chance to spark a season that is drifting.

Guardiola admits Rodri is “suffering” as hamstring setback delays full Man City return

Rodri
December 2025

Pep Guardiola says Rodri is “suffering” as a troublesome hamstring injury hampers his comeback following a nine-month layoff with an ACL problem. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner has managed just one late substitute appearance since sustaining the latest issue in early October. Guardiola stressed he will resist the temptation to rush Rodri back, citing the risk of another long absence if they push too hard. He highlighted how much City miss their treble-winning midfield anchor, but insisted the club must protect him until his body fully adapts post-ACL.

Haaland smashes 100-goal record in City’s 5-4 thriller at Fulham

Erling Haaland
December 2025

Erling Haaland became the fastest player in history to reach 100 Premier League goals, hitting the opener in Manchester City’s wild 5-4 win at Fulham to bring up his century in just 111 matches and end a rare mini-drought in front of goal. After failing to score in three straight games, Haaland rattled the post early before finally converting a Jeremy Doku cut-back in the 17th minute, maintaining his perfect scoring record against Fulham and strengthening a platform from which he could chase the division’s all time marks.

Spurs join Liverpool and Man City in £65m Semenyo transfer chase

Antoine Semenyo
December 2025

Northern interest in Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is intensifying, with Tottenham joining Liverpool and Manchester City in eyeing a January move and closely studying the £65 million release clause that would make the in form Ghana international one of the window’s priciest deals. Semenyo has produced six goals and three assists in 12 league games, justifying the price and fitting the explosive wide profile Spurs failed to secure last summer. Tottenham are now more prepared to pay, though uncertainty over under fire coach Thomas Frank clouds their pursuit.

Kompany shrugs off Man City talk after Hoeness succession claim

Vincent Kompany
December 2025

Vincent Kompany has moved to cool speculation over one day replacing Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, insisting his focus is entirely on Bayern Munich despite Uli Hoeness revealing Guardiola told the club hierarchy the Belgian could eventually manage at the Etihad. Hoeness claimed Bayern consulted Guardiola before hiring Kompany, with Pep endorsing him as a “fantastic coach” and possible future City boss. Kompany responded by stressing he “has zero thoughts” about other teams and is fully consumed by delivering success for Bayern now.

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