Manchester City face PSG as Luis Enrique backs them
City are reportedly monitoring Villarreal playmaker Alberto Moleiro, 23, while Liverpool are also interested and Arsenal are among the clubs linked with the midfielder, who is valued at around €50m to €60m.
Predicted line-ups have City starting Erling Haaland with Jeremy Doku, Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo behind him, plus Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi in defence, for Wednesday's PSG clash.
Andy Burnham said Manchester City's owners and directors did not raise the Premier League charges in meetings with him, after details of his contacts with the club were published.
Regulator chair David Kogan said he would resign over any political interference in a future City investigation, as the club appeal findings on more than 100 charges.
Luis Enrique called City 'one of the favourites' for the Champions League, praised their perfect start and said PSG head to the Etihad smiling for a major test.
Antoine Semenyo, now at Manchester City, 'froze' after alleged racial abuse at Anfield in 2025, a court heard. Mark Mogan denies racially aggravated behaviour.
Ousmane Dembele called City a top team with great players and a great coach, and said PSG expect a 'great spectacle' at the Etihad in the Champions League.
PSG are weighing Joao Neves or Warren Zaire-Emery for their Etihad trip, with Luis Enrique expected to avoid heavy rotation and no suspension risks in his squad.
Manchester City and PSG's transfer spending since their Middle Eastern takeovers is compared ahead of their latest meeting, amid scrutiny of City's finances and appeal.
Pep Guardiola is set for his first Etihad return since leaving, with City confirming he will stay on as a global ambassador and offer technical advice across the City Football Group.
Manchester City's Youth League side face PSG at the MCFC Academy Stadium, with Samba, Noble and Headley Chabot starting in a 4-3-3.
Manchester City and PSG's first meeting came in the 2008 UEFA Cup, a drab game before 25,000 fans that underlined how far both clubs have since changed.
Enzo Maresca dismissed criticism of City's Anfield celebrations after the 3-0 win over Liverpool, saying: 'What do you want us to do?' as focus turns to PSG.
City host PSG in the Champions League with Jeremy Doku and Phil Foden in contention, and Erling Haaland chasing Sergio Aguero's 36-goal mark. The preview predicted a 1-1 draw at the Etihad.
Manchester City are reportedly ready to bid up to €20m for Borussia Dortmund's 17-year-old Mathis Albert, who joined in 2024 and has already debuted for the USA.
Kate Scott joked Micah Richards may have to 'hand his medals back' amid City's charges, in a CBS exchange that left the former City defender stunned.
Luis Enrique said City 'deserve' every trophy won on the pitch and hopes they avoid sanctions, as Pep Guardiola prepares to return to the Etihad with PSG.
Ruben Dias said City players held talks after the guilty verdict, then 'moved on'. Enzo Maresca defended celebrating the 3-0 win at Anfield: 'What do you want us to do?'.
City could face UEFA action, including Champions League expulsion or a future ban, if their appeal fails, but any European punishment would not be automatic.
