Man City duo Aro Muric and Pablo Moreno join Girona on loan

straight to your inboxSven-Goran Eriksson says Manchester City's lack of transfer activity suggests Pep Guardiola is confident in his squad's ability to challenge for major trophies.City have added three players to their first-team in this transfer window, with Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres all joining. It has meant a quiet deadline day, with most of the focus being on whether Eric Garcia will stay at the club after interest from Barcelona.

straight to your inbox There were two surprise names on the Manchester City teamsheet for their latest EFL Trophy triumph - Claudio Gomes and Matthew Smith. The pair had not featured so far this season after spending last season out on loan - Gomes at PSV under-21s and Smith at QPR and Charlton.

straight to your inbox Enzo Maresca did not escape the impact of coronavirus this summer and was forced to delay his start as Manchester City’s new EDS head coach after testing positive for Covid-19. Maresca is arguably the most high-profile appointment since Patrick Vieira seven years ago and will replace Paul Harsley in the role.

straight to your inbox Enzo Maresca was forced to delay his start as Manchester City's new EDS head coach this season due to quarantine restrictions but has wasted no time making his mark on the academy. The former player and assistant is an interesting choice to replace Paul Harsley and probably the most high profile appointment since Patrick Vieira seven years ago.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola turned to 17-year-old striker Liam Delap, making his Premier League debut, to try to stem the tide as Manchester City slumped to a 5-2 home defeat by Leicester. And while that was a remarkable vote of confidence in the youngster – who scored on his first appearance for the Blues in the Carabao Cup on Thursday – it was also a bold gamble.

straight to your inbox Kalidou Koulibaly is set to stay at Napoli this summer despite Manchester City's transfer interest, according to sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli. Despite already signing Bournemouth's Nathan Ake,Pep Guardiola has been hoping to add another quality centre-back to his ranks and Koulibaly has been the top target throughout the summer.

straight to your inbox Manchester City fans are disappointed that Eric Garcia has started against Leicester City, and are also gutted that Liam Delap has been left on the bench. City's taxing first week of the season will come to an end today with a match against Brendan Rodgers' side at the Etihad Stadium and they will be hoping to continue their winning start to the campaign.

straight to your inbox John Stones misses his second Manchester City game of the week after not being deemed fit enough for the matchday squad against Leicester City. The English defender started alongside Nathan Ake on Monday night against Wolves as Pep Guardiola's side got their season off to an excellent start with a 3-1 win at Molineux.

straight to your inbox Manchester City supporters believe that Raheem Sterling should lead the line against Leicester City instead of exciting youngster Liam Delap.City's gruelling week of action will conclude on Sunday with the visit of Brendan Rodgers' side at the Etihad and they will be hoping to continue their 100 per cent start to the season.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, 27 September.Delap in contention as Jesus injury adds to City’s striking woesManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been discussing his limited striking options ahead of Sunday’s game against Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium.With club-record scorer Sergio Aguero one of seven first-teamers to miss the opening Premier League game at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Gabriel Jesus led the line and scored in a 3-1 win.

straight to your inboxGabriel Jesus has added to Manchester City's injury woes as he has been ruled out for a month with a knock picked up against Wolves.Jesus missed the midweek Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth, with young striker Liam Delap coming in and scoring a fine goal on his debut.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Friday, 25 September.City debut goal a ‘dream come true’ - DelapManchester City striker Liam Delap says scoring on his debut was a ‘dream come true’ after helping his side reach the Carabao Cup last-16. A youthful City side overcame Championship side Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday night with Delap opening the scoring after 18 minutes.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola declared that Manchester City could soon have a different striking option after Liam Delap's impressive debut.The 17-year-old striker took just 18 minutes to get off the mark, with a sweet left-footed finish into the top corner after a clever through-ball from Phil Foden.And the imposing six-footer - the son of former Stoke star Rory - showed some neat touches and plenty of aggression as the Blues booked a fourth round tie at Burnley next week by beating

straight to your inbox Liam Delap says scoring on his Manchester City debut was a 'dream come true' as he helped his side progress in the Carabao Cup.City named a very youthful side in the third round tie to manage the fitness of their senior players as Pep Guardiola's side contend with a number of injuries to key players. That allowed youngster Delap, 17, to make his first appearance at senior level after impressing for the under 18s and under 21s in the last few months.

straight to your inbox Manchester City fans are raving about Liam Delap after he scored on his senior debut against Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup. Pep Guardiola stuck true to his word and named a youthful side for their third-round clash with the Cherries.

straight to your inbox Manchester City youngster Adrian Bernabe has been stretchered off during their Carabao Cup clash with Bournemouth. The 19-year-old was handed his first start of the season by Pep Guardiola for the third-round tie.

straight to your inbox Liam Delap has been handed his senior Manchester City debut for tonight's Carabao Cup third round tie with Bournemouth. City manager Pep Guardiola had said he will turn to the academy for the first game of the latest Carabao Cup defence, given the number of injuries in his senior squad and the quick turnaround between fixtures this week.

straight to your inbox Manchester City fans want Pep Guardiola to give full debuts to young striker Liam Delap and new signing Ferran Torres for the Carabao Cup clash with Bournemouth. Torres made his debut against Wolves on Monday night, coming off the bench for the final nine minutes in City's opening day Premier League win.

straight to your inboxDespite only getting their Premier League season underway on Monday, Manchester City are already back in action on Thursday when they take on Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup.City got their campaign off to a perfect start as they comfortably beat bogey side Wolves 3-1 at Molineux but while Pep Guardiola will want to keep the momentum going as City are looking to retain the League Cup for a fourth successive season, he has admitted that he will play a youthful side in the

straight to your inbox It's the dawn of a new season and with it comes a selection by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola that sees John Stones start the match against Wolves. City face bogey side Wolves on Monday night in their opening match of the Premier League   season, just over a month after the previous campaign came to a crushing end with defeat to Lyon in the Champions League quarter-finals.