"Starting with the hosts, while Manchester City might have entered September's international break with consecutive Premier League defeats, Pep Guardiola's camp came roaring back in some style over the weekend. Marking their return with an empathic 3-0 victory at home against bitter local rivals Manchester United, the former Barcelona boss will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. However, despite getting the 2025/26 campaign underway with a routine 4-0 romp away at Wolves on August 16th,"
"Manchester City Team News Picking up a muscle injury prior to September's fortnight break, Manchester City have already confirmed that former Lyon playmaker Rayan Cherki will not feature here. Likewise, Guardiola's side are once again sweating over the fitness of England international John Stones. Bagging a brace against United over the weekend and already notching 11 goals for club and country since opening up the new campaign, the record-breaking Erling Haaland will play a leading role in the final third."
Manchester City will welcome Napoli to the Etihad in the Champions League opener. City rebounded from consecutive league defeats with an emphatic 3-0 derby victory over Manchester United. City began the 2025/26 season with a 4-0 win at Wolves but still search for stability after a trophyless previous campaign and a heavy Champions League exit to Real Madrid. City lost four of their final five European matches last season. Rayan Cherki is sidelined with a muscle injury and John Stones is doubtful. Erling Haaland is in strong early-season form and Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected to start. Napoli arrive as record-breaking Serie A champions.
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