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According to the information of Turkish sports reporter Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, Galatasaray are trying to complete a transfer of İlkay Gündoğan from Manchester City, with the player himself also keen on the move.


Manchester City are monitoring SC Freiburg and France right-back Kiliann Sildillia ahead of the reopening of the summer transfer window in July, as per a new report.

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Pep Guardiola has already been informed by Ederson directly of the Manchester City goalkeeper’s openness to an exit from the club this summer
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Pep Guardiola has already been informed by Ederson directly of the Manchester City goalkeeper’s openness to an exit from the club this summer
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Preliminary 2025/26 Premier League fixture list: Man City

August: Wolverhampton Wanderers (A), Tottenham Hotspur (H), Brighton & Hove Albion (A)

September: Manchester United (H), Arsenal (A), Burnley (H)


October: Brentford (A), Everton (H), Aston Villa (A)

November: Bournemouth (H), Liverpool (H), Newcastle United (A), Leeds United (H)

December: Fulham (A), Sunderland (H), Crystal Palace (A), West Ham United (H), Nottingham Forest (A), Sunderland (A)

January: Chelsea (H), Brighton & Hove Albion (H), Manchester United (A), Wolverhampton Wanderers (H), Tottenham Hotspur (A)


February: Liverpool (A), Fulham (H), Newcastle United (H), Leeds United (A)

March: Nottingham Forest (H), West Ham United (A), Crystal Palace (H)

April: Chelsea (A), Arsenal (H), Burnley (A)

May: Everton (A), Brentford (H), Bournemouth (A), Aston Villa (H)
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Bernardo Silva has now been appointed as Manchester City’s new club captain for the forthcoming 2025/26 season after manager Pep Guardiola opted to change internal policy by deciding on the leadership group himself.



Juma Bah will leave Manchester City on a loan deal in summer. Girona are one of the potential clubs.


Pep Guardiola has hinted at Manchester City having completed their summer transfer business, speaking during his first press conference of the FIFA Club World Cup.

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post Jun 19 2025, 03:05 AM

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Ederson – 7.5

Wydad didn’t manage to put too much on target despite some promising spells in the game, so a good close-range stop on Mailula was the most asked of Ederson. Tried to create some fun for himself when under pressure, easily evading any attempts to catch him out.

Rico Lewis – 5

Contributed well to City’s building out from the back, and didn’t face too much traffic coming the other way. Was confident moving into advanced zones too. Unlucky as his follow-through saw him sent off late on.

Vitor Reis – 7

Required to be more defensively active than he might have expected, making some important blocks and sharp recoveries. Was forced into an error under pressure from Lorch and needed his goalkeeper to bail him out.

Nathan Ake – 7

Looked to be prioritising simplicity after having spent so much time out injured. Did his defensive work in no-nonsense fashion, clearing his lines when necessary.

Nico O’Reilly – 6.5

Had a handful in the form of the experienced Nordin Amrabat down his flank, managing to keep him from creating too much danger despite some hairy moments. Had some strong carries up the pitch but didn’t influence things too much in attack otherwise.

Tijjani Reijnders – 8

He’s a City player, ladies and gentlemen. Faded in influence a little in the second-half, but his ball-playing both in his own half and in attacking areas in the first was a source of much optimism for the new-look Manchester City midfield.

Phil Foden – 8 (MOTM)

Seemed to have refound a lot of that belief in himself that made him the Premier League’s finest player just two seasons ago. Scored an instinctive goal and was rewarded for some good set-pieces with an assist for Doku, and popped up in a few of those pockets from which he’s so capable of doing damage.

Rayan Cherki – 6

Not quite the spellbinding start to life that Manchester City fans will have hoped to see from Cherki, but not without some encouragement. Showed his confidence to attempt line-breaking passes and flicks and contributed well to the press, but his creative efforts didn’t come off for him on this occasion.

Savinho – 7.5

Heavily involved in a number of City’s attacking moves, threatening with his ability to go both ways down the right flank and putting in some decent deliveries.

Omar Marmoush – 7

Wasn’t afraid to try things, shooting from various positions and carrying the ball confidently. Couldn’t make a telling difference despite finding himself in good areas.

Jeremy Doku – 7.5

Got his goal which has so often been a stick to beat him with at City, although offered an example of why that’s the case with his one-on-one miss just before coming off. Still managed to threaten both with the ball at his feet and with his runs in behind.

Substitutes

Rodri – 5.5

Understandably a rusty-looking cameo from the Ballon d’Or holder as he seeks to get back into the groove after his long injury layoff. You can see that genius footballing brain is still there, but his feet will take a while to match that speed again.

Oscar Bobb – 6

Tried taking on his man but, like Rodri, is far from his sharpest without having played much football at all this year.

Erling Haaland – 5.5

Didn’t see much involvement, outside of two misses with his only sights at goal.

Ilkay Gundogan – 6

Pinged some passes about in the midfield.

Matheus Nunes – N/A
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Ederson: Made sure he was alert when his teammates switched off and made a couple of necessary saves. 7

Lewis: Grew into the game and relished getting forward, proving effective near the Wydad box in small spaces. Red card was ridiculous. 6

Reis: Very comfortable in possession, just about avoided being caught out off it in the first half. 7

Ake: Went close at an attacking corner and was a calming presence at the back to keep City tight enough. 7

O'Reilly: Saw attackers run in behind him with the ball on a few first-half occasions, otherwise fairly quiet. 6

Reijnders: An assured debut, confident on the ball and happy to force the issue with passes between defensive lines for runners. 7

Foden: A goal to get City going and then an assist from a corner. A promising first hour for a player with a point to prove. 8

Cherki: Took a while to get going but showed signs of building relationships with his new teammates and linked well with Doku. 6

Savinho: Not for the first time, he looked good when he ran at the defence but didn't do it often enough. 6

Doku: Always willing to run at the backline, while also offering more deceleration for a better final pass or shot. A decent goal. 8

Marmoush: Lots of running, lots of shots without a lot of goal threat. Still waiting for everything to click. 6

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Bobb (for Foden, 60) Tried to make something happen in the final third. 6

Rodri (for Cherki, 60) Some signs of rustiness but to be expected. 6

Haaland (for Doku, 60) One chance blasted at the goal that drew a save. 6

Gundogan (for Marmoush, 69) Saw the game out. 6

Nunes (for Savinho, 92) No time
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Ederson (7/10):

Reacted quickly to smother Cassius Mailula's shot and bail Vitor Reis out. Also got back on his line quickly to save a cheeky attempt from the halfway line by Mohamed Moufid.

Rico Lewis (4/10):

Had one defensive lapse when Moufid got ahead of him and created a decent chance for Wydad. Spent a lot of time patrolling midfield, helping City run the show. Loses marks for getting sent off although he was a tad unlucky.

Vitor Reis (5/10):

A potential liability. Showed a glaring lack of awareness when he misjudged a bouncing ball and was mugged by Thembinkosi Lorch, leading to a clear chance for Wydad. He was very lucky that the forward lost his footing just before pulling the ball back to Mailula. Sent a header from a corner over the bar.

Nathan Ake (7/10):

Looked in great physical shape after missing much of last season. Started the move for the first goal, was inches away from heading home himself and defended well throughout.

Nico O'Reilly (6/10):

Drifted into midfield to give City numerical superiority although didn't get into the final third as he did so often last season.

Phil Foden (7/10):

Back towards where he wants to be. Showed good reactions to score his first goal since January and his arching corner set up Doku's goal. Loses a mark for not grabbing a second from a simple opportunity, allowing Benabid to save.

Tijjani Reijnders (6/10):

Looked comfortable orchestrating City's play in his debut game although he did not get forward as much as he might have liked due to City's ultra-attacking formation. Got more involved in the attacking moves when Rodri came on.

Rayan Cherki (5/10):

An unremarkable debut on the whole and a bit disappointing after talking such a good game pre-match. Showed some trickery and the workings of an understanding with Savinho, and created a good chance for Foden which went on to waste. A loose pass led to Moufid trying his luck from long range. Taken off on the hour mark.

Savinho (6/10):

A performance we saw many times last season. Created lots of space with his quick footwork and his cross led to the opening goal, albeit with help from Benabid. Faded in the second half but was only taken off in added time.

Omar Marmoush (6/10):

Rifled just wide of the far post in the first half. Was the victim of a brutal foul by Mailula in a painful area. Made way for Gundogan in the 69th minute.

Jeremy Doku (8/10):

City's most exciting player overall. Had a hand in the opening goal after combining with Ake and pulled off a clever finish for the second strike. Could and should have struck the third in the second period, shooting too close to Benabid. Taken off on the hour which felt harsh.

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Oscar Bobb (6/10):

Got in some good positions but was let down by his team-mates' passing and the fact that the game was effectively won and they were trying to conserve energy.

Erling Haaland (5/10):

Will be disappointed not to score after getting one half-chance and one clear opportunity, bungling his one-on-one against Benabid.

Rodri (5/10):

Looked a little rusty in only his second appearance since recovering from knee surgery.

Ilkay Gundogan (6/10):

Kept City in control after replacing Marmoush.

Matheus Nunes (N/A):

Replaced Savinho in added time.

Pep Guardiola (7/10):

Picked a very attacking line-up while also resting some of his best players. It was far from a perfect performance but his side still dominated without over-exerting themselves.
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Ederson-7.5/10: Made one very good save in the first and his work as a sweeper keeper was superb.

Rico Lewis-7/10: Lewis played well, especially in the second half when he got further forward. I thought the red card he received late in the game was harsh.

Vitor Reis-5/10: Had some nice moments but his mistake in the first half was a blot on his copybook. At times he looked to be a quality centre-half, on other occassions, looked every bit a 19-year-old old defender.

Nathan Ake-7/10: A good return from Ake. Defended well and made some crucial challenges.

Nico O’Reilly-6.5/10: O’Reilly struggled at left-back in the first half, but was a lot better in the second half.

Tijjani Reijnders-8.5/10: Manchester City’s man-of-the-match in my opinion. He was classy in possession and got into good positions out of possession. Controlled the game in midfield in a hugely impressive debut.

Phil Foden-8/10: Scored Manchester City’s opener and picked up an assist for their second. Looked likely and has begun the FIFA Club World Cup in good form. Foden has trained well since arriving in the United States and that form carried into today’s match.

Rayan Cherki-6/10: Had some nice touches but also played a couple of misplaced passes. Interestingly, he played in an advanced role up front before he was substituted.

Savinho-6/10: Savinho showed flashes of quality throughout the game but too often his end product was lacking.

Jeremy Doku-7.5/10: It was Doku’s driving run and cross that set up Manchester City’s opening goal. His goal came from a quality finish and Doku played well before being substituted.

Omar Marmoush-6/10: Had his moments, but his shots were either wide or his touch was heavy. An almost day for the Egyptian international.

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Rodri-6.5/10: Rodri looked rusty but there were glimpses of quality as he grew into the second half. A promising performance.

Erling Haaland- 6/10: Had two chances after coming on but got through the game which was more important than his performance.

Oscar Bobb-6/10: Some nice touches but it was more important to see Bobb get some minutes and get through unscathed.

Ilkay Gundogan-6/10: Didn’t do a lot but was composed when on the pitch.

Matheus Nunes-N/A: Not on long enough to mark.
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Pep Guardiola: “Many players, we need to give them minutes otherwise if they come back from a long injury and don’t play they’ll never get it. Next game [vs Al Ain] 10 new players will be there to try and win.
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lol Juventus tapao Ain 5 goals and counting

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ManCity transfer updates today

Closing in on Liverpool U15 midfielder, Kaylum Moss. [via
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Advancing in talks to sign Tottenham midfielder Dexter Oliver (16). [via
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Set to sign Aston Villa midfielder, Freddie Lawrie (16). [via
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ManCity starting XI vs Al Ain: Ortega, Akanji, Khusanov, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri, Nico, Gundogan, Bernardo ©, Nunes, Echeverri, Haaland.

Substitutes: Ederson, Bettinelli, Dias, Reijnders, Stones, Ake, Marmoush, Doku, Rodri, Reis, Savinho, Cherki, Foden, Bobb, O'Reilly.
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2 nil up half time
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Stefan Ortega – 7

Faced the early challenge of a chance for Chadli which he dealt with strongly. Was rarely ever called upon thereafter.

Abdukodir Khusanov – 6

Probably not helped by the fact he hasn’t pulled on a Manchester City shirt since March but he looked rusty. Mistimed a few challenges and misplaced a few passes, although never in a costly manner.

Manuel Akanji – 7.5

Mopped up what few loose balls Al Ain were able to force into the City half, also winning a penalty after being manhandled in the area.

Josko Gvardiol – 8

Carried on how he left off at the end of the Premier League season with a composed centre-back performance. Unlucky not to add a goal too with his header off the post.

Rayan Ait-Nouri – 8.5

Very impressive first outing, showcasing his technical talent and his physical drive. Can maybe blame his boots for costing him a debut Manchester City goal, as a mazy run saw him dart into the box before one of a number of slips throughout the match saw him lose his footing.

Nico Gonzalez – 6.5

Saw a good amount of the ball in deep midfield and largely used it sensibly. The exception was a poor giveaway which almost allowed Al Ain an equaliser.

Ilkay Gundogan – 9 (MOTM)

Superb controlling display. Added to his dominance of the midfield with two very well-taken goals (even if the intention of the first was dubious).

Bernardo Silva – 8

Had to put up with a lot of traffic on the right in the first-half and didn’t link up all that often with Nunes. Was far more freed in the second and used it well to assist Gundogan.

Matheus Nunes – 7

Never stopped running in behind and trying things, although not everything came off for him in his unnatural right-wing role. Seemed a little more at home when he moved back to right-back, even if that isn’t his natural home either.

Erling Haaland – 7.5

Kept out of much of the action as usual, but as usual, managed to get himself on the scoresheet. Should have added at least two more, but did assist Cherki neatly.

Claudio Echeverri – 7.5

Started in confident fashion, and that belief was evident as he stroked home his first goal for the club from a well-hit free-kick. Perhaps not deemed ready for a full match by Pep Guardiola and was withdrawn at half-time.

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Phil Foden – 7

Joined in with the game already at 3-0 and seemed to revel in the freedom it gave him. Should have scored a late chance though.

Rodri – 6

Still looked several steps off his usual pace, misreading loose balls and giving some passes away. Set up Bobb.

Oscar Bobb – 6.5

Likewise, his usual game of going past defenders easily didn’t come naturally to him, although his hit rate perhaps exceeded that of the Ballon d’Or winner. Struck his goal well.

Ruben Dias – 6

Swept up on one occasion in the only thing asked of him.

Rayan Cherki – 7

Did a lot with his limited time, having a hand in the final two goals and giving a glimpse of the outrageous talent which has so many City fans excited about him.
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Ortega: Made a good save in the first half from an early Al Ain break and was alert to all danger. 7

Khusanov: Didn't really stand out, which can be a good thing for central defenders but probably doesn't move the needle for him. 6

Akanji: Solid enough at the back and won the penalty for the third goal even if it looked a bit soft. 7

Gvardiol: Looks a lock for a starting place every week of the season, strong in the air and with an eye for starting moves. 7

Ait-Nouri: Probably the pick of the bunch, bounding forward up that left flank and jinking inside whenever he could to take on the defence. 8

Gonzalez: Had a hairy Leyton Orient-style moment in the first half but brushed it off. Still feels like No.6 isn't his best position. 6

Silva: Supplied the corner for Gundogan's goal, and did well to set up his second and City's fourth. Questions remain over that right wing spot though. 7

Gundogan: A nice goal to open the scoring - whether he meant it or not! Some neat play afterwards and picked up a second goal. 8

Nunes: Saw plenty of the ball and produced more good than bad, going close to a great goal in the second half. 7

Echeverri: Scored from a direct free-kick and was always intent on getting into dangerous positions with the ball. 7

Haaland: Scored one penalty and some bright movements, although should have had more from open play. 6

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Foden (for Echeverri, 46) Quieter than the first game, even if the game was already won when he came on. 6

Rodri (for Gonzalez, 61) More signs of rustiness but a nice assist for Bobb. 7

Bobb (for Khusanov, 61) A good goal well taken. 7

Cherki (for Silva, 74) Signs of looking a bit more comfortable in the team and opened his account. 7

Dias (for Gvardiol, 74) His first minutes in the tournament. 6
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Stefan Ortega-6.5/10: Made one terrific save in the first half and played the sweeper keeper role well

Manuel Akanji-7/10: Played well alongside Gvardiol at centre-back.

Abdukodir Khusanov-7/10: Defended well playing at right-back. His pace and strength at right-back may be something Pep Guardiola persists with during the 25/26 season.

Josko Gvardiol-7/10: A polished performance from Gvardiol. Went about his work with minimal fuss.

Rayan Ait-Nouri-8.5/10: An impressive debut from the Algerian international. Got forward well and he will be a threat going forward for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Nico- 7/10: A tidy performance in midfield from the Spanish midfielder. Was composed on the ball and played well as a number six.

Ilkay Gundogan-9/10: Scored a brace and was Manchester City’s man-of-the-match in my opinion.

Bernardo Silva-7.5/10: A captain’s display from Bernardo. Provided an assist for Ilkay Gundogan’s second goal of the night.

Matheus Nunes-7.5/10: Started on the right wing and offered a threat going forward. A quality showing from Nunes.

Claudio Echeverri-7.5/10: Some nice touches and he scored a sublime free kick to score his first goal for Manchester City. Substituted at halftime which may have been a precaution due to a heavy knock he sustained in the first half.

Erling Haaland-7.5/10: Converted a penalty and grabbed an assist for Rayan Cherki’s first Manchester City goal. A good display from Haaland.

Substitutes

Phil Foden-7/10: Foden continued his strong form from Manchester City’s opening match. He looks to have his touch back and is gliding around the pitch again.

Rodri-6.5/10: Got through another 30 minutes and is getting his touch back.

Oscar Bobb-7.5/10: Scored late on and was a constant threat on the right wing. He is building his form nicely over the past two matches.

Rayan Cherki-8/10: A sublime cameo performance from Cherki. Scored his first Manchester City goal and his passing and array of flicks were mesmerising.

Ruben Dias-6/10: Had little to do after replacing Josko Gvardiol at centre-back.
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