Manchester City
Friday, 9 October 2026
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![Manchester City punishment debate shifts to the appeal process]()
Manchester City punishment debate shifts to the appeal process
Manchester City’s appeal over 114 breaches is being shaped by political reaction, rival club unease and expulsion debate.
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![Rayan Cherki future tied to Manchester City sanction risk]()
Rayan Cherki future tied to Manchester City sanction risk
Rayan Cherki’s Manchester City future is tied to the club’s unresolved financial case, with PSG, Liverpool and Real Madrid watching closely.
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![Michael Carrick wants speed, not speculation, over Manchester City charges]()
Michael Carrick wants speed, not speculation, over Manchester City charges
Michael Carrick said Manchester City's charges have affected him personally and urged a quick resolution, while revisiting United's 2012 title pain.
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![Manchester City punishment, Lineker says club should accept it]()
Manchester City punishment, Lineker says club should accept it
Gary Lineker says Manchester City should accept any punishment after their guilty verdict, with an appeal still pending.
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![Liverpool vs Manchester City tactics: aerial battle could decide Anfield]()
Liverpool vs Manchester City tactics: aerial battle could decide Anfield
Manchester City are crossing more often to feed Erling Haaland, but Liverpool’s aerially strong defence could disrupt that plan at Anfield.
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![Enzo Maresca faces first verdict press conference before Liverpool trip]()
Enzo Maresca faces first verdict press conference before Liverpool trip
Enzo Maresca’s first press conference after Manchester City’s guilty verdict will test whether he can offer clarity, unity and reassurance before Liverpool.
Thursday, 8 October 2026
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![Premier League valuations: Haaland leads at €220 million]()
Premier League valuations: Haaland leads at €220 million
Erling Haaland leads Sky Sport Italia’s latest Premier League valuation ranking at €220 million, €100 million clear of the nearest challengers.
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![Haaland urges Manchester City to stick together ahead of Liverpool]()
Haaland urges Manchester City to stick together ahead of Liverpool
Erling Haaland urged Manchester City to stick together and stay positive after the club's guilty verdict, with Sunday's trip to Liverpool now carrying
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![Liverpool v Manchester City under a verdict cloud at Anfield]()
Liverpool v Manchester City under a verdict cloud at Anfield
Liverpool v Manchester City at Anfield lands in the first Premier League weekend after City’s guilty verdict, with hostile atmosphere and key absences.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
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![Gianluigi Donnarumma calm as Manchester City appeal moves on]()
Gianluigi Donnarumma calm as Manchester City appeal moves on
Enzo Raiola says Gianluigi Donnarumma is calm after Manchester City's guilty verdict, with Liverpool and PSG next and an appeal under way.
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![David Silva returns at 40 with a Supreme Sha Tin comeback]()
David Silva returns at 40 with a Supreme Sha Tin comeback
David Silva has come out of retirement at 40 and signed for Supreme Sha Tin in Hong Kong after three years away from professional football.
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![Manchester City HMRC investigation adds another layer to sanctions fight]()
Manchester City HMRC investigation adds another layer to sanctions fight
Manchester City face fresh scrutiny as reports say an HMRC tax investigation from 2018 never officially closed, while Champions League worries linger.
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![Kyle Walker on Manchester City verdict]()
Kyle Walker on Manchester City verdict
Kyle Walker says Manchester City’s verdict 'doesn't look great', but the trophies and treble nights remain part of the club’s memory.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
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![Manchester City sanctions row grows as rivals push for more than relegation]()
Manchester City sanctions row grows as rivals push for more than relegation
Manchester City sanctions debate has widened after the guilty verdict, with rival clubs pushing for retrospective punishment and future limits.
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![Manchester City charges: Guardiola backs club as appeal clock starts]()
Manchester City charges: Guardiola backs club as appeal clock starts
Pep Guardiola says he is fully behind Manchester City as Sky Sports outlines a 12-week appeal timeline after the guilty verdict.
Monday, 5 October 2026
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![Natalie Pike stalking ordeal ends in court after eight months]()
Natalie Pike stalking ordeal ends in court after eight months
Natalie Pike says an eight-month stalking ordeal left her feeling unsafe at football matches after her stalker appeared at Etihad Stadium and was later
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![Thomas Tuchel keeps Manchester City players in the England frame]()
Thomas Tuchel keeps Manchester City players in the England frame
Thomas Tuchel says he would still consider Manchester City players for England even if the club are relegated, making City’s case a live selection issue.
Sunday, 4 October 2026
Saturday, 3 October 2026
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![Manchester City charges, Ferdinand raises the medal question]()
Manchester City charges, Ferdinand raises the medal question
Rio Ferdinand says Joleon Lescott should hand back his 2011-12 Premier League medal if Manchester City are punished over the charges case.
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![Pep Guardiola backs Manchester City after guilty verdict fallout]()
Pep Guardiola backs Manchester City after guilty verdict fallout
Pep Guardiola has backed Manchester City after their guilty verdict, while reports say the fallout could reach United Arab Emirates investment plans in the UK.
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 |
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| 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 |