Enzo Maresca will lead Manchester City into their Premier League opener against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, beginning a new era after replacing Pep Guardiola between seasons. Guardiola departed following a decade that yielded 20 trophies, including six league titles, though City finished last season seven points behind champions Arsenal and have not won the top flight since 2024.
The transition has involved significant squad turnover. Rodri, John Stones and Bernardo Silva have all left the club, while Savinho is on the verge of joining Tottenham after requesting to leave, Maresca said. A deal for Omar Marmoush to move to Spurs remains uncertain, and with 11 days left in the transfer window, Maresca has acknowledged he needs time to rebuild.
Maresca, who has returned for a third stint at the club, described the 2022-23 campaign as incredible and has set winning trophies as his target. City's recent defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield underscored the challenge ahead.