Xhaka says Brobbey would have started hot anyway
City 5–3 Sunderland on Sunday, and Brian Brobbey scored a hat-trick against you. Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka was not surprised. He says Brobbey would have had a superb start to the season "even if he had not broken his duck" with those three goals (4). You still won the game, and you are still top of the league.
Juventus circling Rayan Aït-Nouri
Rayan Aït-Nouri has not played a single Premier League minute this season under Enzo Maresca (3). Juventus are considering a move for the left-back (1) (3). He had 17 games and 988 Premier League minutes for City last season, and he has found some form in the cup competitions (1) (3). Keep an eye on January.
Semenyo out of the Ghana squad
Antoine Semenyo has withdrawn from Ghana's AFCON qualifiers. His leg is swollen. Ghana FA president Kurt Okraku explained it: "Antoine and the coach spoke, and he told the coach, If you need me, I will come down for the medical team to re-examine me. But the truth is that my leg is swollen, and we need to treat it" (6). Watch his fitness before the next club fixture.
Reijnders explains the exit
Tijjani Reijnders left City for Al-Qadsiah in a £52m deal. His reason, in his own words: "It's money for generations of my family" (5). No spin, no football reasons. Just the money.
What Enzo's move cost Chelsea
Enzo Fernández is a City player. The knock-on effect at Chelsea is a €100m problem: Manu Koné's value has climbed towards that figure after their summer deal for the Roma midfielder collapsed (7). You got your man, and Chelsea are paying more for theirs.
