Enzo Maresca's Man City stance clear as Pep Guardiola weighs up tricky spell

• Sport
• Football
• Manchester City FC

Need to know

Manchester City welcome West Ham to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday looking to move top of the Premier League before Arsenal travel to Everton

Enzo Maresca greets Pep Guardiola before Manchester City faced Chelsea last season(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Man City news you may have missed...

1. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has dismissed reports suggesting he could replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City as "100 per cent speculation." While he remains a top candidate if Guardiola leaves, Maresca reaffirmed his commitment to his long-term project and contract at Stamford Bridge. Read the full story - Enzo Maresca breaks silence on reports of him replacing Pep Guardiola at Man City
2. Midfielder Matheus Nunes has exceeded expectations by successfully reinventing himself as a highly effective right-back for City. His physicality and crossing ability have made him a vital asset, while he also potentially offers a short-term solution to the team’s defensive midfield issues. Read the full story - Unheralded star is giving Man City far more than they expected - and he could offer new solution
3. Despite a past experiment with wholesale changes backfiring, Pep Guardiola may be considering a return to heavy squad rotation to manage a gruelling schedule of 10 games in one month. It might be a necessary gamble to protect his players from further injury during a critical stretch of the season. Read the full story - Pep Guardiola might be considering Man City plan that has already backfired
4. Newcastle United will be without key defender Fabian Schar for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against City due to a suspension. His absence adds to a growing defensive crisis for the Magpies, who are already missing several regular starters through injury. Read the full story - Newcastle suffer major blow ahead of Man City Carabao Cup semi-final first leg
5. City face a growing injury list with Jeremy Doku ruled out until 2026 and Oscar Bobb becoming the latest player to pick up a problem. While there is hope of Rodri returning soon, the team must navigate several matches with a depleted squad. Read the full story - Bobb, Doku, Rodri - Man City injury news and return dates ahead of West Ham fixture