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Latest Manchester City news
All clubs →- TRANSFERBouaddi signs from Lille24 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERSávio leaves for Tottenham24 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERMukasa goes out on loan to West Ham20 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERReijnders leaves for Al-Qadisiyah FC17 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERRodri leaves for Barcelona16 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERSamuel goes out on loan to Exeter City13 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERAlleyne goes out on loan to Burnley13 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERLawrence returns from a loan at Luton13 Aug · Loan
Manchester City most-used starting XI60 MATCHES
Manchester City's most-used starting XI this season, across 60 official matches, was Donnarumma in goal, Khusanov and Dias across the back, and Haaland and Doku further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
Team news
- No longer available: Silva and Reijnders.
- Unavailable: Nunes (Out), Doku (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 14 of the last 30 matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Manchester City this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Most Common Manchester City Starting XI
Based on 60 official matches this season
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- PenaltiesHaaland·Semenyo·Marmoush·Doku·Nunes
- CornersCherki·Anderson·Foden
- Direct free kicksCherki·Foden
Haaland scored 5 of 5 penalties in 2025/26.
Manchester City fixtures
Manchester City vs Coventry
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- Who started Manchester City's last match?
- Manchester City's starting XI on 28 Aug 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma, Abdukodir Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Marc Guéhi, Joško Gvardiol, Elliot Anderson, Nico O'Reilly, Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo, Erling Haaland.
- What was Manchester City's last result?
- Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4–1 on 28 Aug 2026.
- When did Manchester City last win?
- Manchester City last won on 28 Aug 2026, beating Crystal Palace 4–1.
- Who takes penalties for Manchester City?
- E. Haaland is Manchester City's first choice penalty taker, with A. Semenyo next in line. Haaland scored 5 of 5 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Manchester City this season?
- Rúben Dias leads with 3 starts for Manchester City across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Manchester City use most often?
- Manchester City have used a 4-2-3-1 in 3 of their 3 matches this season.
- Which Manchester City goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- G. Donnarumma has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Manchester City this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Manchester City defender has started the most this season?
- R. Dias has made the most starts as defender for Manchester City this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Manchester City midfielder has started the most this season?
- P. Foden has made the most starts as midfielder for Manchester City this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Manchester City forward has started the most this season?
- E. Haaland has made the most starts as forward for Manchester City this season, starting 3 matches.
Goalkeepers
Man City vs Coventry
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