If the allegations that City breached the Premier League’s financial regulations are confirmed, the consequences for both the club and its reputation could be severe. Greater scrutiny should be given to these regulations and whether they are fair, particularly because elite professional football is increasingly shaped by enormous financial investment. Player trading alone can see […]
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Enzo Maresca played down Manchester City’s early advantage in the title race following Sunday’s 5-3 triumph over Sunderland, insisting that the campaign is still in its opening stages. The action-packed win at the Etihad Stadium took City to 15 points from their first five league fixtures. They now sit three points above Arsenal, who were […]
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Enzo Maresca believes Manchester United have little reason to protest Sunday’s disputed derby winner, pointing out that Manchester City are still waiting for referees’ chief Howard Webb to apologise for a decisive call in the same fixture three years earlier. City were beaten at Old Trafford in 2023 after Bruno Fernandes scored an equaliser while […]
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Enzo Maresca is not responsible for Manchester City’s finances, but he is delighted the club invested £125m to reunite him with Enzo Fernández. The pair developed a close relationship during their time at Chelsea, and the Italian believed the midfielder could complete his tactical vision. The Argentina international was just as determined to work with […]
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Maresca has his own interpretation of freedom. Speaking in September, he explained that allowing players to roam wherever they please does not represent freedom but creates disorder. In his system, players are free to make their own choices once they receive the ball in their designated areas. When in possession, Manchester City’s starting lineup takes […]
Continue ReadingEnzo Maresca has agreed with Elliot Anderson’s view that Manchester City are the “kings of Manchester” as he gets ready to oversee his first derby as the club’s manager. City head to Old Trafford on Sunday aiming to maintain their flawless start under Maresca and strengthen Anderson’s argument. The 23-year-old midfielder made the comment after […]
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Enzo Maresca says Erling Haaland has developed into a “complete” person since becoming a father two years ago, with the Manchester City striker’s priorities changing after the arrival of his son. Haaland has made another prolific start to the season, finding the net three times as City won their first three Premier League fixtures. The […]
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Enzo Maresca described Manchester City as a team still under development after they secured a dramatic late victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Marc Guéhi levelled the score in the 85th minute before Josko Gvardiol struck the winner in stoppage time, giving City’s new head coach a victory in his opening match. […]
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Enzo Maresca has played down the impact of Rodri’s £65m move to Barcelona, insisting Manchester City will look for the “next Rodri”, just as Erling Haaland was recruited to succeed Sergio Agüero. Rodri’s exit represents a significant setback for the club’s new manager as he begins his first campaign in charge. However, the Italian remains […]
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Manchester City will attempt to identify a suitable successor to Rodri following the Spain captain’s move to La Liga title-holders Barcelona earlier this week, manager Enzo Maresca has said. During seven seasons at the Etihad Stadium, Rodri established himself among the world’s leading midfielders. His achievements included the 2024 Ballon d’Or, four Premier League trophies […]
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