PSG at the Etihad, kick-off 21:00
Manchester City host Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad in Champions League matchday two, kick-off 21:00 CEST (2) (9). City come into it off the 3–0 win at Liverpool on Sunday, October 11 (2) (11). PSG arrive after beating Slovan Bratislava (9). Pep Guardiola is back at the Etihad for this one (7).
Cherki has become an undisputed starter
Rayan Cherki has started 2026-27 in a very big run of form and has locked down a starting role in this City side (4). French outlet RMC called him "l'homme du moment" ahead of the PSG tie (4). He is the one PSG will have to deal with.
Guardiola's return signals support
Guardiola being back at the Etihad for the PSG match is being framed as a show of solidarity with the club during its financial case, which carries potentially serious consequences (7).
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Anfield satire may carry over to the Etihad
City fans mocked the Premier League situation at Anfield on Sunday, October 11, and could do the same at the Etihad against PSG (6). The away end made its feelings known during the 3–0 win over Liverpool (6).
Enrique's defence of City, and Riolo's reaction
Luis Enrique said he hopes "tout se finira bien", that everything ends well, for City (8). Daniel Riolo did not take it well: "C'est proprement scandaleux ce qu'il dit", he said, calling the comments scandalous (1) (10). The row centres on City's 114 alleged Premier League financial breaches (10).
Real Madrid are waiting on Haaland
Real Madrid are watching Erling Haaland, and per El Mundo would move for him if City is punished (3). Florentino Perez has strong relationships with the striker's agents (3). Unconfirmed, but it is out there.
Moleiro on the January list
City are among the clubs monitoring Villarreal attacking midfielder Alberto Moleiro, along with Liverpool and Arsenal (12). Any move would come in the January window (12).
De Bruyne could head to MLS
Napoli reportedly will not trigger the extra year in Kevin De Bruyne's contract, and San Diego FC are watching closely (13). An MLS move is on the table for the former City midfielder (13).
Fan reactions
The mood on r/MCFC is uneasy but defiant. One thread wrestles with the details of the Premier League's case, arguing the central pillar is that Sheikh Mansour secretly funded portions of the club's Abu Dhabi sponsorship deals, while a second post urges fellow fans not to let the uncertainty or rival banter break their nerve. The main talking point is how to hold the line while the case plays out. Thread
