Manchester City
Friday, 28 August 2026
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![Premier League referees train like athletes to keep up with the game]()
Premier League referees train like athletes to keep up with the game
Premier League referees train like athletes, with Spain camps, GPS monitoring and an all-out six-minute MAS test to handle the modern game.
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![Julian Alvarez transfer news as Arsenal keep chasing]()
Julian Alvarez transfer news as Arsenal keep chasing
Arsenal are still pursuing Julian Alvarez, while Atletico Madrid weigh his value and Manchester City's interest in Iliman Ndiaye runs into Everton's £80m
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![Omar Marmoush joins Tottenham on loan with £60m buy clause]()
Omar Marmoush joins Tottenham on loan with £60m buy clause
Tottenham have completed a season-long loan for Omar Marmoush from Manchester City, with a £60m obligation to buy next summer.
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![Rayan Cherki's patience tested at Manchester City]()
Rayan Cherki's patience tested at Manchester City
Enzo Maresca has praised Rayan Cherki’s impact, but the Manchester City playmaker is still waiting for regular starts after visible frustration.
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![Allan Elias joins Manchester City from Palmeiras for £34m]()
Allan Elias joins Manchester City from Palmeiras for £34m
Manchester City have signed Allan Elias from Palmeiras for £34m, with Palmeiras coaches praising his two-way wing play and the rise behind it.
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![Nico Gonzalez gets a big Newcastle welcome after a no-compromise move]()
Nico Gonzalez gets a big Newcastle welcome after a no-compromise move
Nico Gonzalez was unveiled by Newcastle to almost 53,000 fans as Ross Wilson said the club would not compromise on its midfield target.
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![Jack Grealish Sunderland loan move gathers pace]()
Jack Grealish Sunderland loan move gathers pace
Sunderland have lodged a loan proposal for Jack Grealish as Enzo Maresca leaves his Manchester City future open, with the winger still a sub in early games.
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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![Enzo Fernandez transfer bid faces Chelsea's £120m wall]()
Enzo Fernandez transfer bid faces Chelsea's £120m wall
Manchester City are preparing an opening bid for Enzo Fernández as Chelsea hold out for around £120m and a transfer deadline tightens.
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![Nico González set for Newcastle move as Manchester City midfielder departs]()
Nico González set for Newcastle move as Manchester City midfielder departs
Newcastle have agreed a deal worth up to £52m for Nico González. The midfielder's Premier League experience and pressing numbers fit the rebuild.
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![Manchester City agree Allan Elias deal as late-window reshuffle continues]()
Manchester City agree Allan Elias deal as late-window reshuffle continues
Manchester City have agreed to sign Palmeiras winger Allan Elias for up to £34.2m, with Savinho, Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez all in the late-window mix.
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![Jack Grealish future remains open at Manchester City]()
Jack Grealish future remains open at Manchester City
Jack Grealish's Manchester City future remains unresolved as Enzo Maresca refuses guarantees and Everton admit they have stayed in contact.
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![Issa Kaboré poised for permanent Wrexham move after productive loan]()
Issa Kaboré poised for permanent Wrexham move after productive loan
Issa Kaboré is poised for a permanent move to Wrexham after eight Championship assists and 32 appearances in 2025-26.
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![Troy Deeney team of the week puts Trafford, Brentford and Palmer in focus]()
Troy Deeney team of the week puts Trafford, Brentford and Palmer in focus
Troy Deeney’s BBC team of the week puts James Trafford, Vitaly Janelt and Cole Palmer in focus after Leeds’ clean sheet, Brentford’s 3-0 win and Palmer praise.
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![Premier League managers ranking puts Arteta among the greats]()
Premier League managers ranking puts Arteta among the greats
BBC Sport’s Premier League managers ranking puts Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson in a titles-versus-longevity debate.
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![Nico Gonzalez transfer to Newcastle nears £50m]()
Nico Gonzalez transfer to Newcastle nears £50m
Newcastle are closing in on a £50m move for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez, with 59 City appearances behind him.
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![Tottenham agree Omar Marmoush loan with £60m obligation to buy]()
Tottenham agree Omar Marmoush loan with £60m obligation to buy
Omar Marmoush is set for a Spurs medical after Tottenham agreed a loan from Manchester City with a £60m obligation to buy next year.
Monday, 24 August 2026
Sunday, 23 August 2026
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![Manchester City transfer update as Maresca cools exits talk]()
Manchester City transfer update as Maresca cools exits talk
Maresca says Manchester City could still lose more players, but Grealish's bench role and unused substitutes do not prove exits.
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![Marc Guehi midfield role is the real story from Manchester City’s Bournemouth win]()
Marc Guehi midfield role is the real story from Manchester City’s Bournemouth win
Enzo Maresca explained Marc Guehi’s midfield role after Bournemouth, and Guehi said he enjoyed it as Manchester City found a late winner.
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![Haaland cuts hair after World Cup dominance]()
Haaland cuts hair after World Cup dominance
Haaland cuts his hair after World Cup success, defying Zlatan's superstition and signaling a psychological reset ahead of Manchester City's new season.
Groups
Standings Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | DWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Inter Miami | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 | DWD |
| 3 |  FC Porto | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | DLD |
| 4 |  Al Ahly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 | DLD |
Standings Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 | WLW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 |  Atletico Madrid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 | WWL |
| 4 |  Seattle Sounders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group C
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Benfica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Bayern München | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 |  Boca Juniors | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | DLD |
| 4 |  Auckland City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -16 | 1 | DLL |
Standings Group D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 | DWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 | WLW |
| 3 |  ES Tunis | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 | LWL |
| 4 |  Los Angeles FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 | DLL |
Standings Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Inter | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Monterrey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 | WDD |
| 3 |  River Plate | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | LDW |
| 4 |  Urawa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | DWD |
| 3 |  Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | DLW |
| 4 |  Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 |  Al Ain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -10 | 3 | WLL |
| 4 |  Wydad AC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Real Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | WDD |
| 3 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | LDW |
| 4 |  CF Pachuca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |