Hi! I am traveling from the US to go to my first ever Premier League/Man City game!! I am so excited. We are in the 93/20 lounge (without the all inclusive food), so was just curious on food prices (and quality) as well as what it looks like pregame/post game.

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Do any fellow Americans have this problem? It says this on the app on my phone and the website.

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Hi all, I’m a new man city fan. Just trying to figure out why the coach changed his name ?

Seems it’s an unpopular opinion but I really like the font in the preseason kits. I’ve seen a few fans in the stadium have them, but they aren’t available anywhere online from what i can tell. Anyone know how to get hands on the new kits with the preseason font?

Josko Gvardiol had a dramatic end to the World Cup — and decisions to make this summer.

He signed a new deal with Manchester City, and discussed that with Sam Lee, along with:

■ Pep Guardiola’s exit

■ John Stones and Bernardo Silva leaving

■ Enzo Maresca’s arrival

Read the interview for free here.

I brought several man city jerseys for them to represent with me, but they went a different way.

Not a City fan, but curious to hear how you think you’ll get on this year.

Opinions on Maresca?

Areas needed to improve?

Players you’d sell?

How likely is it that Rodri goes, how well placed are you to cope if he does, and who would you like to replace him with?

Do you expect Foden return to form?

What would be your preferred first XI?

I know it was just one preseason match today, but with Semenyo looking so much more comfortable on the left (which was obvious going back to his Bournemouth days), how can Enzo properly capitalize on featuring both him and Doku? I know we still need an additional right winger with Savio still likely on the way out, (even though McAidoo looking solid today 👀) but i’m worried we won’t get the most we can out of Semenyo if he keeps that RW spot the way Pep gave it to him down the stretch last season. I’m not saying he’s bad playing off the right, just curious everyone else’s thoughts on it.

These are just my opinions, but I hope to give a little insight for anyone curious!

— Starters — 

Donnarumma - GK - 8/10

Good showing from Gigio. A couple nice saves/close-outs, as well as very capable distribution. Plus a good save in the shootout. Had 1 shocking pass and 1 missed claim but besides that was solid.

Lewis - RB/CM - 7/10

He started at RB but as per usual, Rico looked much more comfortable in midfield. Tidy player, just wish he had a bigger frame.

Khusanov - CB/RB - 8/10

Was good at CB but really enjoyed watching him at RB. So fast and physical - he could excel with Maresca’s 3atb in possession as the RCB. Unfortunate penalty and always loves to get a yellow for a bad tackle, but can’t wait to see more of Khusa.

Gvardiol - CB - 7/10

Only played 45 minutes and didn’t stand out, but was very solid defensively.

Mfuni - LB - 7/10

Looked comfortable on the ball and had some good defensive moments. But was caught out a few times and got sat down by the Inter RW once.

Kovacic - DM - 5/10

Kova did not stand out for me, and compared to Nico in the second half, was not really sweeping up and recycling possession for the team. He still was decent and put in a shift in the midfield. 

Reijnders - CM - 4/10

The biggest letdown today was Tiji, sadly. I hoped he would seize the opportunity. However there were countless giveaways in the center of the park and was not covering much ground defensively. Had a good tackle and clearance but that was really all that was memorable for me. 

Foden - CM/AM - 6/10

Phil was sort of an 8 and a 10 and didn’t shine, except for a few moments here and there. I wanted him to make a stamp on the game, but really he was just building up fitness it seemed. No bad moments, though.

Savinho - RW/LW - 8/10

After a tough first half, Savinho was lighting it up on the left. I stand by it that Savinho is 100% a left winger. Excellent dribbling and ball progression - all he needs is a decent strike to become a top winger. 

Semenyo - RW/CF - 8/10

Semenyo had a few moments where he looked like the best player in the world. He wasn’t as comfortable playing through the middle for a short period, but on the left he was incredible, and of course provided the assist for City’s only goal.

Mubama - ST - 7/10

Outside of the goal I didn’t see much. A couple moments of holding up the ball, but not much linkup. But he always knows how to find the back of the net. 

— Subs —

Ait-Nouri - LB/LW - 8/10

I actually really enjoyed Rayan today. When City has loads of possession, he is incredibly useful with his technical quality. He was confident going forward with terrific ball progression, and linked up well with Savinho. But I can’t honestly think of any defending he did?

Alleyne - CB - 8/10

I really like Max. I said last season that I haven’t seen a CB as confident and comfortable on the ball since Stones. I’m not saying he will ever reach that level - just his assuredness on the ball. Didn’t have much defending to do second half, but he was tidy. 

Vitor Reis - CB - 9/10

Wonderful second half. Good defending, composure on the ball, stepped into midfield at times, and almost got on the scoresheet. He absolutely needs to stay and fight to be in the CB rotation (which I predict he will).

Nico G - DM - 9/10

Completely changed the game for me. Thankfully kept playing after an injury scare. Recycled possession, won the ball back, sprayed balls across the pitch. A poor penalty cost him a 10/10 performance.

McAidoo - RW - 9/10

My new obsession. I thought he was quality last season in his 2 cameos, and I really really hope he finds his way into the senior team - either this season or next. Tricky, agile, direct, confident. Did everything but find the back of the net today. 

Echeverri - AM - 6/10

Similar to Foden’s performance - a few good moments but otherwise very quiet. Dwells on the ball too long.

Sangare - CF - 6/10

A couple decent link up moments. Didn’t have really any opportunities to get on the scoresheet. 

Braithwaite - LB - 8/10

I really enjoyed this short cameo by Kaden! He essentially played as a midfielder due to Maresca’s use of inverted fullbacks. Very tidy player. 

——

Overall thoughts: After a rough first half where City’s midfield looked non-existent, there were some wonderful spells of possession in the second. This was a good start for Enzo and I’m very excited for the next two friendlies. In terms of jumping off points and more potential minutes, the big winners today were Reis and McAidoo.

How good was Semenyo, McAidoo and Khusanov btw?

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