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Erling Haaland urges fans to 'stick together' after Man City's guilty verdict Erling Haaland has urged Manchester City fans to stick with the players ahead of the club's first match after a guilty verdict against the t...

OCTOBER 8 • USATODAY.COM

Jeremy Doku - Ramping up fitness Doku has been working to regain physical form while continuing to train with the team following his recovery from a calf problem in September.

Impact Doku has recorded only 15 minutes of Premier League play since he got hurt in August, so he may come off the bench in upcoming fixtures, having also missed international duty in recent weeks. At his best, the winger would be one of the most talented dribblers in the competition and a solid playmaking threat. However, his return to meaningful action will likely be a gradual one. Meanwhile, Iliman Ndiaye and Antoine Semenyo (ankle) are expected to be the most active wide elements for City.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Semenyo - Spotted in training Semenyo (ankle) was spotted in training Thursday and might be an option for Sunday's match against Liverpool.

Impact Semenyo had to withdraw from international duty with Ghana due to an ankle injury, but he used the three-week break to recover and might be an option for Sunday's clash against the Reds. A final call on Semenyo's status will be made closer to Sunday's 11:30 a.m.ET kickoff, but seeing him back in training is certainly a step in the right direction. Semenyo has started every game for Manchester City so far in the 2026/27 EPL season, tallying two goals and three assists across five outings.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Anfield cauldron awaits Man City players on Premier League return after verdict in financial scandal

Erling Haaland and Manchester City’s other star players have watched from a distance as the club has dealt with the fallout from being found guilty of large-scale financial wrongdo...

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Arteta signs new contract at Arsenal to 2030 after leading club to Premier League title

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract that will extend his stay at the English champions beyond a decade

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Jeremy Jacquet Injury: Progress, Potential Return Date for Liverpool Star Liverpool host Manchester City on Sunday in a daunting return to Premier League action.

OCTOBER 6 • SI.COM

Gianluigi Donnarumma - Makes four saves in win Donnarumma made four saves in Monday's 3-1 Nations League victory over Turkey.

Impact Donnarumma saved 80 per cent of the shots he faced against Turkey, with only Aral Simsir's equaliser having gone past him. The goalkeeper stopped four of five on Monday, with his total reaching 11 saves in two games for Italy. The 27-year-old made an important stop in the second half, but he almost gifted the opposition another goal following a risky decision which put him in no man's land.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Cherki - Scores for France in win Cherki scored a goal in France's 4-1 win over Belgium on Monday.

Impact Cherki entered the game in the 60th minute and changed the way France were attacking due to his creativity and skill in the final third. He came through to score France's second goal following a low cross from Michael Olise, who would close out the scoring with two late goals. Cherki is now set to return to Manchester City, where he's been a key player as well -- he has three goals and two assists in five EPL appearances for Enzo Maresca's side this term.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

'Insane' Schedule Blamed for Erling Haaland Injury Worry Haaland’s Manchester City travel to Liverpool’s Anfield home this weekend in a daunting return to Premier League action.

OCTOBER 5 • SI.COM

Iliman Ndiaye - Scores winner for Senegal Ndiaye scored the only goal and played the full 90 minutes in Senegal's 1-0 friendly win over Comoros on Sunday, according to the club.

Impact Ndiaye made the difference by meeting a cross inside the six-yard box to score the decisive goal, while completing the entire match for Senegal. The goal provides a welcome attacking contribution after he had yet to register a goal or assist at club level since his summer move. Ndiaye has been involved in the starting XI recently, though Jeremy Doku's return adds further competition for attacking minutes.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Erling Haaland - Substitution was planned Haaland has no injury after asking to be substituted in Sunday's Nations League match against Portugal as the request was part of a plan to give him just over an hour of play becau...

Impact Haaland appeared to limp before leaving the pitch, but the substitution was a workload decision rather than a fitness concern, and he returns to Manchester City ahead of the Premier League restart with the visit to Liverpool on Sunday. He has scored five goals in five Premier League appearances this season and played 90 minutes twice during the break, so fatigue is the only factor for the club to manage.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Erling Haaland - Picks up apparent injury Haaland would motion at his hamstring before asking for a substitute and exiting Sunday's Nations League Group Stage match against Portugal due to an apparent injury.

Impact Haaland would play for Norway up until the 67th minute Sunday but appeared to have picked up an injury, leading to his exit. The prolific goal scorer would motion to the back of his leg or hamstring area before asking for the substitute, typically not a bright sign. He will likely now head in for testing as Manchester City fans stress about his health, hoping only a minimal injury is declared. With Antoine Semenyo (ankle) also withdrawing from duty with Ghana, City could be facing an injury problem in the attack.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Lewis - Earns senior England call-up Lewis has been promoted from the England U21 squad to the senior team ahead of Tuesday's Nations League clash against Czechia at Wembley, according to the England National Team.

Impact Lewis earned the senior promotion after helping England U21s secure qualification for the 2027 European Under-21 Championship. The call-up gives the full-back an opportunity for senior international minutes despite his reduced role at Manchester City this season. Lewis started the Premier League opener at right-back but has since fallen behind Matheus Nunes and Abdukodir Khusanov in the competition for playing time.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Guehi - Helps England keep clean sheet Guehi played the full 90 minutes as England kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 7-0 win over Croatia, according to the club.

Impact Guehi completed the full match at center-back and helped England record a shutout during a dominant victory. He remains a regular starter in central defense for Manchester City while also offering an option in midfield when needed. Guehi has contributed one goal and one assist alongside three tackles, three interceptions and 21 clearances across five Premier League appearances this season.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Elliot Anderson - Provides assist in England rout Anderson provided an assist while playing 79 minutes in England's 7-0 win over Croatia, becoming the fastest player to reach 20 caps for the Three Lions, according to the club.

Impact Anderson set up Harry Kane for England's fifth goal before making way after 79 minutes, continuing his prominent role at international level. The midfielder has also established himself as an undisputed starter for Manchester City, recording three chances created, 13 tackles and eight interceptions across five Premier League appearances. He has also taken nine corners while sharing set-piece duties with Enzo Fernandez, adding another route to attacking production.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini Brushes Off Man City Financial Scandal: ‘Not a Problem That Concerns Me’

Ex-Manchester City manager and current Italy coach Roberto Mancini says he is unconcerned about being implicated in the financial rule-break...

OCTOBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

Mancini Brushes Off Man City Financial Scandal: ‘Not a Problem That Concerns Me’

Man City Lodges 'Comprehensive' Appeal After Financial Scandal Guilty Verdict

Manchester City says it has lodged a “comprehensive" appeal of the independent commission's verdict. Here is the what and why of that appeal...

OCTOBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

Man City Lodges 'Comprehensive' Appeal After Financial Scandal Guilty Verdict

Man City scandal a 'big subject' in England squad but players 'ready' for Croatia game, Tuchel says

England coach Thomas Tuchel has acknowledged that Manchester City’s financial scandal has become a “big topic” of conversation among his squad during the long international break

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

What's next for the Premier League after Manchester City broke financial rules NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Rory Smith of the Men in Blazers soccer podcast what comes next for the English Premier League after Manchester Cit...

OCTOBER 2 • NPR.ORG

Man City draws 1-1 with Real Madrid in Women's Champions League. PSG and Køge both win

Manchester City returned to action in the Women's Champions League in a seismic week for the club

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

From fears for Man City's existence to unwavering support, fans are conflicted by ruling

Manchester City fans are still processing Tuesday’s ruling that the most dominant Premier League team in recent times had, in fact, been found guilty of systematic financial breach...

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Klopp plays down 'parade' comments after Man City charges verdict and retains respect for Guardiola

It appears Jurgen Klopp's stance toward Manchester City has softened

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Nico O'Reilly - Returns to City for assessment O'Reilly (undisclosed) has withdrawn from the England squad and returned to Manchester City for further assessment, according to England national team.

Impact O'Reilly had already missed Tuesday's clash against Czechia due to the injury, and his availability against Liverpool on Oct. 11 is now uncertain. The defender was a substitute in each of Manchester City's final two matches before the international break, so a potential absence is unlikely to significantly alter the starting XI. His status should become clearer following further assessment with the club.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Investigators say a money trail ultimately exposed Manchester City's financial schemes

The alleged scheming that allowed Manchester City to circumvent European soccer's financial fair-play rules was both sophisticated and, at its core, as simple as it gets

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Guardiola Standing 'Behind My Club' Manchester City Amid Bombshell Charges

Pep Guardiola says he’s staying "behind my club" Manchester City after it was found guilty of dozens of financial violations during his coac...

SEPTEMBER 30 • FOX SPORTS

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