Manchester City had no intention of letting Divine Mukasa leave on loan last summer. I believe he's the next academy talent to break through following the path laid out by Phil Foden, Nico O'Reilly, Rico Lewis and Oscar Bobb. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/11/t...

Vitor Reis has put in a couple of good performances for Girona, but it's a battle for him playing centre-back in a poor team. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/10/i...

Claudio Echeverri has barely played for Bayer Leverkusen so far this season. You do wonder if he'll return to City in January if the situation doesn't improve. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/09/a...

After a Premier League debut for the ages, Tijjani Reijnders has taken time to adapt to life in the Premier League and at Manchester City. But the signs are there that he'll become a key player for Pep Guardiola's side. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/07/a...

Manchester City have been heavily reliant on Erling Haaland in the final third this season. That isn't an issue to begin the season, but it isn't sustainable over an entire season. There are other options in the City squad, and hopefully they fire soon. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/08/i...

Provided there are no injuries to City players over the international break, Pep Guardiola should have more players to unleash after the international break when Cherki, Ait-Nouri, Marmoush and Khusanov return. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/07/m...

Manchester City are a different side with Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal. Whether that's in the build-up from the back or with his shot-stopping, the equation has changed. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/07/o...

Nico O'Reilly has been called up to the England squad for their upcoming matches against Wales and Latvia. O'Reilly replaces the injured Reece James in Thomas Tuchel's squad. Nico O'Reilly's strong recent play more than warrants his first international call-up. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/06/a...

Erling Haaland scored a goal that perfectly encapsulated him as a player in Manchester City's win over Brentford. He also went above and beyond for his team as his evolution as a player and a leader continues. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/06/a...

There is plenty to be optimistic about surrounding this Manchester City team after the last seven matches. The spirit is there, and they are slowly showing signs of becoming a Pep Guardiola team as well. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/06/t...

My City player ratings from Manchester City's hard-fought 1-nil win over Brentford. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/06/m...

Match report and my first thoughts following Manchester City's 1-nil win over Brentford. A massive win in my opinion, the first half, City were excellent, but then scraped their way to an important three points. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/05/m...

Manchester City and Brentford have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of today's match. Rayan Cherki is on the bench, and the biggest surprise is that Jeremy Doku is a substitute. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/05/t...

Rayan Cherki has travelled with the Manchester City squad for today's match against Brentford. It would seem that Cherki could return today, although if he does, I expect him to be on the bench. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/05/a...

The latest City injury news and my predicted Manchester City starting eleven for today's match against Brentford. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/05/m...

Nico O'Reilly has quickly gone from a talented young player to an important player for Manchester City. Rayan Ait-Nouri faces a battle to take O'Reilly's place in the City starting eleven in my opinion. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/04/a...

Manchester City have the opportunity to build momentum and cap off a good run by picking up three points against Brentford tomorrow. But they'll face a tough test as Keith Andrews side are a quality side at home. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/04/m...

Savinho has signed a contract extension with Manchester City until 2031. After a slow start to the season, it is now hoped that Savinho can begin to click into gear. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/04/w...

Frustration was the main feeling to come out of Manchester City's 2-all draw with AS Monaco. City did so much right but in the end throwing away a lead late on left a sour taste in the mouth. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/02/f...

My City player ratings from Manchester City's frustrating 2-all draw with AS Monaco last night. Apologies for the delay, been under the weather all week. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/02/m...

The starting lineups are in ahead of Manchester City's Champions League league phase fixture against AS Monaco. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/01/t...

The latest Manchester City injury news and my predicted City starting eleven ahead of tonight's match. esteemedkompany.com/2025/10/01/m...

Manchester City are taking no risks with the fitness of Rayan Cherki. Pep Guardiola has revealed that he is unlikely to return to the pitch until after the upcoming international break. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/30/m...

Rayan Cherki and Rodri have trained today ahead of Manchester City's Champions League league phase fixture against AS Monaco. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/30/t...

Rayan Cherki and Rodri have trained today ahesd of Manchester City's Champions League league phase fixture against AS Monaco. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/30/t...

Rodri is continuing to have pain in his knee, Pep Guardiola revealed after Manchester City's 5-1 win over Burnley. A situation to monitor, but not a great surprise. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/29/r...

Jeremy Doku was superb against Burnley yesterday, and he continued his strong recent form. All indications are that he has or is taking the next step as a player which is great to see. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/28/a...

I thought Matheus Nunes and Nico quietly had good games against Burnley yesterday. They both did what they had to and played important roles in Manchester City's 5-1 win. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/28/t...

My City player ratings from Manchester City's 5-1 win over Burnley. Jeremy Doku MOTM for me. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/27/m...

Manchester City and Burnley have confirmed their starting lineups ahead for today's Premier League fixture at the Etihad. Rodri isn't in the City squad for today's match as he hasn't been deemed fit enough to play. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/27/t...

Phil Foden has been in superb form over Manchester City's past four matches, but his leadership has also been invaluable to Manchester City. It appears that Foden is becoming a leader right before our eyes. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/26/a...

The latest City injury news and my predicted Manchester City starting eleven ahead of today's Premier League fixture against Burnley. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/27/m...

Divine Mukasa made his first start for Manchester City in their 2-nil win over Huddersfield Town last night. He did enough to suggest that he has the makings of a very good player at the Accu Stadium. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/25/a...

Rayan Cherki is making good progress as he looks to return from injury. A new report from L'Equipe indicates that Cherki is set to return to training in the coming days which is good news for Manchester City. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/25/m...

My City player ratings from Manchester City's 2-nil win over Huddersfield Town. Phil Foden and Nico were the two players that stood out for me, in a comfortable win for Pep Guardiola's side. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/24/m...

Match report from Manchester City's professional 2-nil win over Huddersfield Town. A good performance and was good to see so many of City's academy products feature tonight. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/24/m...

Manchester City and Huddersfield Town have confirmed their starting lineups for tonight's third-round Carabao Cup tie. Divine Mukasa makes his first start for City, in a line up filled with City academy graduates. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/24/m...

Unfortunately, Abdukodir Khusanov will likely miss Manchester City's next three matches, Pep Guardiola confirmed yesterday. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/24/m...

Unfortunately, Abdukodir Khusanov will likely miss Manchester City's next three matches Pep Guardiola confirmed yesterday. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/24/m...

The latest City injury news and my predicted Manchester City starting eleven for tonight's Carabao Cup against Huddersfield Town. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/24/m...

Manchester City's performance and tactics were a means to an end against Arsenal. Pep Guardiola's team can hit teams on the break with ruthless efficiency, but Guardiola isn't about to change his philosophy any time soon. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/23/s...

Gianluigi Donnarumma took out the 2025 Yashin Trophy at last night's Ballon d'Or ceremony. Donnarumma spoke of his determination to improve as a goalkeeper at Manchester City. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/23/g...

Blown away and surprised to see esteemedkompany.com nominated on here. Proud of that achievement. footballcontentawards.com/best-club-co...

It wasn't a typical Manchester City performance against Arsenal, but the fight and spirit in this City team stood out and that can form the foundation for what comes. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/22/t...

Erling Haaland had run himself into the ground for the cause during Manchester City's 1-all draw with Arsenal and had to be taken off. It seemed a strange decision at the time, but after Pep Guardiola explained it, it made perfect sense. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/22/p...

My City player ratings from Manchester City's 1-all draw with Arsenal. I thought Doku, and Bernardo for his willingness to do everything for his team were City's best two players with Haaland just behind them. I graded the players based on the defensive efforts. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/21/m...

My match report and first thoughts after Manchester City's 1-all draw with Arsenal. I thought City defended superbly for the majority of the game, but Arsenal's late equaliser stings. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/21/m...

Manchester City and Arsenal have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of today's Premier League fixture at the Emirates. Pep Guardiola has named an unchanged starting eleven with Rodri set to start. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/21/m...

Phil Foden could be the player to break open today's game against Arsenal for Manchester City. The issues that plagued him last season seem to be behind him and he enters today's match in top form. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/21/a...

The latest Manchester City injury news and my predicted City starting eleven ahead of today's clash with Arsenal. esteemedkompany.com/2025/09/21/m...