Manchester City
Sunday, 13 September 2026
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Lisandro Martínez leads VAR backlash after derby loss
Lisandro Martínez and Michael Carrick blasted the VAR decision that stood up Erling Haaland’s winner as Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0.
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Manchester United vs Manchester City player ratings after Foden red card
Manchester United vs Manchester City player ratings: Foden saw red on 23 minutes, Haaland scored the winner and Donnarumma saved late.
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Roy Keane mocks Manchester United's derby warm-up
Roy Keane mocked Manchester United's derby warm-up before Manchester City, while Michael Carrick's team news and Luke Shaw's absence added context.
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Manchester United protest grows over ticket bans before Manchester derby
Manchester United fans protested season ticket bans and ownership decisions before the derby, with 685 bans and 1,617 accounts under review.
Friday, 11 September 2026
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Bruno Fernandes brings elite Champions League form into United's derby build-up
Bruno Fernandes takes a 99-minute Champions League goal-involvement rate into the derby, with 7 goals and 10 assists in 20 United appearances.
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Manchester derby team news: O'Reilly fit, Doku out for Maresca's first trip to Old Trafford
Maresca's first Manchester derby as Manchester City manager brings clear team news: Nico O’Reilly is fit and Jeremy Doku is out.
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Manchester United vs Manchester City preview: Haaland and Fernandes set the tone
Manchester United vs Manchester City preview: Haaland has seven goals in five games, Fernandes has three goals and one assist, and City have a fitness boost.
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Donnarumma robbery case reaches Paris court
Gianluigi Donnarumma’s Paris home invasion is being heard in court, with details of the £430,000 theft and Alessia Elefante’s account.
Thursday, 10 September 2026
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
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Ayyoub Bouaddi first Manchester City start points to a big future
Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed on his first Manchester City start, with 54 of 55 passes completed and praise from Enzo Maresca and Erling Haaland.
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Erling Haaland's double and Porto's blank first half tell the story
Erling Haaland scored twice for Manchester City at Porto, who had no first-half shots. Haaland now has 36 Champions League goals in 40 City games.
Monday, 7 September 2026
Sunday, 6 September 2026
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Iliman Ndiaye says Manchester City was always the choice
Iliman Ndiaye says Manchester City was always his choice over Tottenham, with Champions League football driving his £60m deadline-day move from Everton.
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Enzo Maresca says Manchester City have the depth to challenge Arsenal
Enzo Maresca said Manchester City now have the depth to challenge Arsenal after a 1-0 win over Coventry, backed by a record £458m summer spend.
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Manchester City top poll after Premier League record £3.5bn summer
Manchester City topped Express Sport's reader poll for the Premier League's best transfer window, with 42% after a £3.5bn summer.
Saturday, 5 September 2026
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Erling Haaland hits 300 as he breaks Sergio Aguero's City record
Erling Haaland's header against Coventry was his 300th club goal and his 20th headed Premier League goal for Manchester City.
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Nico O'Reilly injury concern forces Manchester City reshuffle
Nico O'Reilly pulled out in the warm-up before Manchester City vs Coventry, and Enzo Maresca backed his new arrivals as main players.
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Enzo Fernandez ready for Manchester City debut against Coventry
Enzo Maresca says Enzo Fernandez is ready to debut for Manchester City against Coventry after a £125m deadline-day move from Chelsea.
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Enzo Fernandez move got City dressing-room approval
Enzo Maresca said several Manchester City players wanted updates on Enzo Fernandez before his £125m deadline-day move, and the squad is now complete.
Groups
Group A
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Inter Miami | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
 FC Porto | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Al Ahly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
Group B
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
 Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
 Atletico Madrid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
 Seattle Sounders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Group C
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Benfica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
 Bayern München | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 6 |
 Boca Juniors | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Auckland City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -16 | 1 |
Group D
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
 Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
 ES Tunis | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
 Los Angeles FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
Group E
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Inter | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
 Monterrey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
 River Plate | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Urawa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
Group F
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
 Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
Group G
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 |
 Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
 Al Ain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -10 | 3 |
 Wydad AC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Group H
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Real Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
 Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
 CF Pachuca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |