Ranking All 25 Nominees for the 2026 Golden Boy Award Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid can all point to talented nominees. Sports Illustrated · Oct 6
2026 Golden Boy finalists in full as Arsenal and Chelsea stars tipped for prestigious award Plenty of Premier League representation as Europe’s top reporters pick the 25 best Under-21s on the continent Evening Standard · Oct 5
Golden Boy 2026: Full List of Nominees Barcelona have three nominees on a shortlist dominated by Premier League clubs. Sports Illustrated · Oct 5
The surprise problem leaving Man City players staring into an abyss With the likes of Erling Haaland, tied to the Etihad until 2034, committed to Man City in the long-term, Richard Jolly ponders the instability facing numerous players should a guilty verdict against the club over financial breaches be confirmed The Independent UK · Sep 27
Man City vs. Sunderland: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The Cityzens are aiming to maintain their 100% record heading into the first international break of the season. Sports Illustrated · Sep 20
Man City strike up Samba rhythm as they find surprise Haaland alternative Man City 5-0 Norwich: Floyd Samba, son of former Premier League defender Christopher, grabbed two goals in a Carabao Cup demolition where City flaunted their young talent The Independent UK · Sep 17
Man City vs. Norwich City: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The Cityzens begin their title defense with a favorable fixture against second-tier opposition. Sports Illustrated · Sep 17
Man City XI vs Norwich: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today Two debuts made as suspended Phil Foden misses out Evening Standard · Sep 15
'Man City have been transformed by late £250m spending spree - but I still think Arsenal are better' Gary Neville has delivered his verdict on Man City after victory in Manchester derby Evening Standard · Sep 14
Enzo Maresca issues verdict on Man City and Man United spending in ‘crazy’ transfer market Maresca takes charge of his first Manchester derby on Sunday The Independent UK · Sep 12
Ballon d’Or 2026: Ranking the Favorites to Win Kopa Trophy—Can Anyone Stop Lamine Yamal? The Barcelona sensation is chasing yet another place in history. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
Man City Player Ratings vs. Porto: Haaland Spares Subpar Cityzens The Cityzens were pushed hard by their Portuguese hosts in their league phase opener. Sports Illustrated · Sep 8
Haaland double gives Manchester City ideal Champions League start in Porto Erling Haaland scored at the beginning and end of the second half to give Manchester City a 2-0 win in Porto, despite tempers flaring The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
Ballon d’Or 2026: Full List of Kopa Trophy Nominees The full list of nominees for the 2026 Kopa Trophy has been unveiled, with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal vying to win the award for a third consecutive season. Award Sports Illustrated · Sep 8
Evening Standard · Sep 7 Man City XI vs Porto: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League today Enzo Maresca set to rotate for Portugal trip as league phase begins
Sports Illustrated · Sep 7 Man City Predicted Lineup vs. Porto: Haaland Hunts Aguero Record in Champions League The Cityzens begin their first Champions League campaign without Pep Guardiola since 2015–16.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 5 Ranking Every $100 Million Signing in Premier League History The Premier League has emerged as the home of transfer brazenness.
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Why Manchester City spent big money to revolutionise their squad After an outlay of £750m across two transfer windows City are in a better place than last year writes Richard Jolly. Now the question is whether their overhauled squad can succeed in the club’s new era
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Man City ignored Enzo Fernandez’s red flags – and now they have three issues COMMENT: Manchester City have agreed to make Fernandez the joint-most expensive signing in British football history, but the £125m midfielder can appear petulant, selfish and undisciplined, writes Richard Jolly, and presents problems that are tactical and financial
FourFourTwo · Aug 29 'Arsenal can win the Champions League Premier League double with THIS signing' Clinton Morrison makes bold prediction about Gunners' title chances IF they get huge transfer over the line Clinton Morrison discusses Julian Alvarez’s future amid links to Arsenal, assesses the prospect of Enzo Fernandez joining Manchester City and explains the reasoning behind Ollie Watkins’ imminent move to Al Hilal
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28 Cherki and Haaland double up in Manchester City cruise at Crystal Palace Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland both scored twice in Manchester City’s 4-1 win at Crystal Palace
The Independent UK · Aug 28 Crystal Palace vs Man City LIVE: Cherki steals show as Sage gives update on Mateta and Munoz Crystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City: Rayan Cherki stole the show as Enzo Maresca continued his winning start in the City dugout
The Independent UK · Aug 28 Is Crystal Palace v Man City on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League clash Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend Liverpool need midfield nous, Michael Carrick is already under pressure and Villa can bid farewell to Enzi Konsa
Sports Illustrated · Aug 27 The Most Expensive Teenagers in Premier League History The previous transfer record was blown out of the water during the 2026–27 summer window.