Manchester City face Haaland questions before RB Leipzig
Manchester City are among clubs tracking Estevao, but Chelsea are relaxed, insist the Brazilian is central to their plans and expect him to thrive under Xabi Alonso.
An opinion-led mailbox piece argues Arsenal's cautious style was shaped by trying to beat Manchester City, with repeated accusations over City's alleged financial cheating.
David Moyes said Jack Grealish remains unavailable after a disciplinary issue and his latest omission, but left the door open for the Manchester City loanee to return to Everton's plans.
Manchester City are among clubs tracking Villarreal full-back Alex Freeman, 22, after rapid progress in La Liga, with Mauricio Pochettino saying he can be 'one of the best in the world'.
Manchester City duo Erling Haaland and Rodri are on FIFPRO's 26-man World 11 shortlist for 2026, with the final team to be revealed on 9 November.
Manchester City may need to rest Josko Gvardiol after defensive lapses in 1-0 defeats to Aston Villa and Brighton, with fit-again Nico O'Reilly backed to start at left-back.
Manchester City created enough in defeats to Aston Villa and Brighton but wasted chances. With Antoine Semenyo injured, Enzo Maresca need more goals beyond Erling Haaland from Jeremy Doku, Iliman Ndiaye, Phil Foden or Rayan Cherki.
Manchester City's 1-0 loss to Brighton reignited doubts over Enzo Maresca's use of Enzo Fernandez, with Ayyoub Bouaddi and Rayan Cherki seemingly sacrificed as he searches for the right midfield balance.
Manchester City Women edged London City Lionesses 2-1 despite heavy pressure, with Lauren Hemp assisting Khadija Shaw before scoring the winner soon after the equaliser.
Manchester City's 1-0 defeat by Brighton exposed familiar defensive lapses and an unsettled midfield, with Enzo Maresca admitting his side are conceding 'silly goals' that must be cut out.
Alfie Haaland said Erling Haaland's long-term Manchester City future may hinge on the appeal over the club's 115 alleged financial breaches, though the striker remains focused on playing.
Manchester City are tipped to rotate at RB Leipzig, with Rayan Cherki pushing for a recall behind Erling Haaland, who has scored 12 goals in eight games against the German side.
