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Pep Guardiola looks across the Etihad Stadium pitch before a Manchester City match.

Manchester CityPremier League7 October 2026

Guardiola to Attend Manchester City vs PSG in First Home Game Since Financial Verdict

Pep Guardiola is expected to attend Manchester City's Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain next week. It will be the club's first home match since an independent panel found it guilty of most of the 115 charges brought by the Premier League. The former manager will return to the Etihad Stadium for the first time since leaving at the end of last season.

Natilla·5 min read

Pep Guardiola waving to Manchester City fans at the Etihad Stadium during a Champions League match.

Manchester CityPremier League7 October 2026

Guardiola to return to the Etihad for Man City vs PSG in the Champions League on October 14

Pep Guardiola will attend the Champions League league phase match between Manchester City and PSG on October 14. It will be his first visit to the Etihad since leaving the City bench at the end of last season. The Catalan coach wants to show his support for the club after the guilty verdict in the 115 financial charges case.

varela·6 min read

David Silva celebrating a goal for Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, smiling and raising his arm while wearing the club's shirt.

Manchester CityPremier League7 October 2026

David Silva comes out of retirement at 40 to join Hong Kong side Sha Tin

David Silva is back in professional football at the age of 40. The former Manchester City and Spain midfielder has signed for Sha Tin in the Hong Kong Premier League, the club confirmed. Silva retired in 2023 after an ACL tear during pre-season with Real Sociedad, and now returns two years after that serious knee injury.

Javi

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Liverpool fans in red scarves waving flags and lighting flares in the streets around Anfield before a Premier League match.

Premier LeagueManchester City7 October 2026

Liverpool fans prepare hostile Anfield welcome for Manchester City after financial ruling

Liverpool supporters are planning a hostile reception for Manchester City at Anfield this Sunday, in the first match for the Sky Blues since an independent commission found them guilty of 114 financial irregularities. Fan groups have called for a red tide of flags, banners and flares in the streets around the stadium.

Matt

·6 min read

Manchester City players celebrate with the Champions League trophy after winning the 2023 final.

Premier LeagueManchester City7 October 2026

Manchester City could play in next season's Champions League despite sanctions

Senior figures in English football fear Manchester City could feature in next season's Champions League even if they are hit with a severe punishment for breaking financial rules. Winning the competition would secure a place as holders, regardless of their Premier League status. The UEFA licence process and the club's appeal keep the scenario open.

Javi

·6 min read

Young Manchester City footballer leaving the training ground with a backpack and a ball under his arm in a file photo

Manchester CityRules & refereeing7 October 2026

Charlie Holt becomes first Manchester City exit after Premier League charges

The 17-year-old academy midfielder has left the Etihad to sign for Cardiff City. His move could be the first of several departures after Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 financial rule charges covering 2009 to 2018.

Matt

·5 min read

Exterior view of the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City, a club under investigation by UK tax authorities since 2018 over its tax structures.

Manchester CityRules & refereeing7 October 2026

UK tax authority has investigated Manchester City's tax structures since 2018

Britain's tax authority opened an investigation into Manchester City in 2018 to determine whether the club used complex structures to lower its tax bill. The probe began after internal emails were published by Der Spiegel and has never been formally closed, although no action has been taken against the club so far.

Natilla·5 min read

Jeremy Jacquet, Liverpool defender, in action during a Premier League match at Anfield.

LiverpoolManchester City6 October 2026

Liverpool sweating on Jeremy Jacquet fitness ahead of Manchester City clash

Liverpool face uncertainty over the availability of central defender Jeremy Jacquet for Sunday's Premier League meeting with Manchester City. The French defender picked up a hamstring strain on international duty. Andoni Iraola also has concerns over Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo for the Anfield showdown.

varela·5 min read

Manchester CityPremier League6 October 2026

Manchester City sponsor OKX hit with €471 million fine over money laundering breaches

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX, a Manchester City sponsor since 2022, has been fined 400 million pounds, around 471 million euros, in the United States for violating anti-money laundering laws. The sanction comes days after the club was found guilty of 114 financial irregularities.

Javi

·6 min read

Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano and chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak standing together on the pitch before a match at the Etihad Stadium.

Premier LeagueManchester City6 October 2026

Premier League clubs demand retrospective and future sanctions for Manchester City

A group of Premier League clubs want Manchester City to face both retrospective punishments and future sanctions after an independent commission found the club guilty of breaching financial rules. The charges relate to the period between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. Some executives believe a one-off points deduction leading to relegation would not be enough given the severity of the case.

Natilla·5 min read