Manchester City began the 2026/27 Premier League season with a win in their first campaign under manager Enzo Maresca. City beat Bournemouth 2-1 in their league opener on 23 August and next travel to Crystal Palace on 28 August. This Manchester City guide brings together the club’s fixtures, results, standings, squad, stats, next match and key season information in one place.
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Manchester City at a glance
| Item | Current detail |
| Manager | Enzo Maresca |
| Competition | Premier League 2026/27 |
| League position | 8th after Matchweek 1 |
| Points | 3 |
| League record | 1 win, 0 draws, 0 losses |
| Goals for / against | 2 / 1 |
| Goal difference | +1 |
| Next match | Crystal Palace vs Manchester City – 28 August 2026, 22:00 EAT |
| Latest result | Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth – 23 August 2026 |
Manchester City next match
Manchester City’s next Premier League match is away to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Friday, 28 August 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 22:00 EAT. The game is City’s first away league fixture of the new campaign after opening at home against Bournemouth.
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Kick-off (EAT) | Venue |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Manchester City | Premier League | 22:00 EAT | Selhurst Park |
See the full upcoming schedule on the Manchester City fixtures page and the wider matchweek picture in SportPesa Kenya’s Premier League hub.
Latest Manchester City result
Manchester City opened the 2026/27 Premier League season with a 2-1 home victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. The result gave City three points from Matchweek 1 and a +1 goal difference.
| Date | Match | Competition | Result |
| 23 Aug 2026 | Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth | Premier League | Win |
For completed matches across league, cup and friendly competition, visit Manchester City results.
Manchester City Premier League standings
After Matchweek 1, Manchester City are eighth in the Premier League with three points. City are level on points with seven clubs above them, with early positions separated by goal difference after the opening round.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
| 5 | Hull City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 | Manchester City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 | Leeds United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 10 | Liverpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Newcastle United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
The full current table is on Manchester City standings, while SportPesa Kenya’s Premier League standings coverage gives the broader league context.
Manchester City upcoming fixtures
City’s next run includes an away game at Crystal Palace, a home match against Coventry City and the first Manchester derby of the league season at Old Trafford. Later September and October dates include Sunderland at home and Liverpool away.
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Kick-off | Venue |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Manchester City | Premier League | 22:00 EAT | Selhurst Park |
| 5 Sep 2026 | Manchester City vs Coventry City | Premier League | 17:00 EAT | Etihad Stadium |
| 13 Sep 2026 | Manchester United vs Manchester City | Premier League | 18:30 EAT | Old Trafford |
| 19 Sep 2026 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | Premier League | Kick-off TBC | Etihad Stadium |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Liverpool vs Manchester City | Premier League | Kick-off TBC | Anfield |
Kick-off times can change because of broadcast selections and competition scheduling. Check the latest match details before kick-off. SportPesa Kenya also has a 2026/27 Premier League fixtures guide covering the wider season.
Manchester City squad and key players
Manchester City’s current squad includes Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal, experienced defenders such as Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol, midfield options including Rodri, Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki, and attacking players led by Erling Haaland. Marc Guehi, Rico Lewis, Abdukodir Khusanov, Nico O’Reilly and Antoine Semenyo are also part of the current first-team picture.
| Player | Position / role |
| Gianluigi Donnarumma | Goalkeeper |
| Ruben Dias | Defender |
| Marc Guehi | Defender |
| Josko Gvardiol | Defender |
| Rodri | Midfielder |
| Phil Foden | Midfielder |
| Rayan Cherki | Midfielder |
| Erling Haaland | Forward |
| Antoine Semenyo | Forward |
See the full player list and positional breakdown on the Manchester City squad page.
Manchester City stats and early-season leaders
After one league match, City have scored two goals, conceded once and collected three points. Josko Gvardiol is among the early goalscorers, Rayan Cherki has recorded an assist, and Ruben Dias has already been prominent in City’s passing numbers. These figures will change quickly as the season develops, so the Manchester City stats page is the better destination for the season-long record.
Manchester City competitions in 2026/27
Manchester City are competing in the Premier League and will also play in the UEFA Champions League league phase, with domestic cup football to follow during the season. City’s Community Shield match against Arsenal on 16 August ended in a 3-0 defeat before the league campaign began.
City’s trophy history across English and European football is covered separately on the Manchester City honours page.
Manchester City FAQs
When is Manchester City’s next match?
Manchester City next play Crystal Palace away on 28 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 22:00 EAT.
Where are Manchester City in the Premier League table?
Manchester City are eighth after Matchweek 1, with three points and a +1 goal difference. See Manchester City standings for the full table.
What was Manchester City’s latest result?
City beat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on 23 August 2026 in their opening Premier League match.
Who is Manchester City’s manager?
Enzo Maresca is Manchester City’s manager for the 2026/27 season.
Conclusion
Manchester City have started the 2026/27 Premier League season with three points and now move into an early run featuring Crystal Palace, Coventry City and Manchester United. Use SportPesa Kenya’s dedicated fixtures, results, standings, squad and stats pages to follow each part of the season in more detail.
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