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Enzo Maresca's Manchester City and Michael Carrick's Manchester United head into Sunday's derby with almost opposite gameplans. City rely on a fixed positional structure built for control, while United trust their players to roam and interpret the game freely. The clash at the top of the Premier League will put both philosophies to the test.
Javi
·7 min read
Enzo Maresca takes charge of his first Manchester derby on Sunday with a clear message: he does not look at what his signings cost. The City boss has spent more than £400m this summer, including £125m on Enzo Fernandez and £116m on Elliot Anderson. Maresca believes the market is crazy and prefers to judge players on performance, not price.
Natilla·4 min read
Manchester United put their formidable home record on the line against a Manchester City side with a perfect start in the 199th Manchester derby. Off the pitch, fans are planning a peaceful protest before the game over the club's crackdown on ticket touts. Michael Carrick's side will look to recreate their 2-0 win against Pep Guardiola's team from January.
Javi·7 min read
New Manchester City captain Ruben Dias says the summer arrivals are desperate to win and the entire squad is buying into Enzo Maresca's vision. The Portuguese centre-back takes the armband after a record-breaking summer of investment and the departure of club legends like Rodri, Bernardo Silva and John Stones.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Manchester City are undergoing a squad transformation that would have been unthinkable under Pep Guardiola. Enzo Maresca is leaning heavily on recent signings, and the data shows more than a third of last season's minutes need replacing. The derby at Old Trafford arrives with real concerns about defensive solidity.
Natilla·5 min read
Manchester City began their Champions League campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win away to Porto. Erling Haaland scored both goals, punishing the Portuguese side with a clinical double at the Estádio do Dragão. The result puts Pep Guardiola's team at the top of their group after the first round of matches.
varela·5 min read
Erling Haaland claimed Pablo Rosario grabbed his bottom during Manchester City's tense 2-0 Champions League win at the Estadio do Dragao. The incident happened in stoppage time, shortly after the Norwegian striker scored his second goal of the night. The match also featured a tunnel bust-up at half-time and several controversial calls that UEFA will now review.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Porto. Jamie Carragher believes the Norwegian forward will end his career with more than 1,000 goals.
Matt·4 min read
Manchester City opened their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 win at the Estadio do Dragao. Erling Haaland scored shortly after the break and added a second in stoppage time following a heated tunnel incident at half-time. Enzo Maresca's side were pushed for long spells by Porto but left Portugal with all three points.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Erling Haaland will be given a breather at some stage this season, with Manchester City preparing to visit Porto in the Champions League. The Italian coach believes the birth of the forward's son in 2024 has made the Norwegian a more complete player and person, with new priorities in life.
Javi·5 min read